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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsEuropean UnionThe European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993 upon the foundations of the pre-existing Euro... International Civil Aviation OrganizationThe International Civil Aviation Organization, a UN Specialized Agency, is the global forum for civil aviation.
ICAO works to achieve its vision of safe, secure and sustainable development of civil aviation through coop... International Forum on GlobalizationAn alliance of activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity and public education in response to economic globalization.
International Hydrographic OrganizationThe International Hydrographic Organization is an intergovernmental consultative and technical organization that was established in 1921 to support the safety in navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
... International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural ResourcesIUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all ... Nature Conservancy of CanadaNCC is a national, non-profit group that takes a collaborative, science-based approach to land conservation and the preservation of Canada's biological diversity. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have protected more than... Organization of the Islamic ConferenceThe Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations which has membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the colle... Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and TechnologyOur expertise is grounded in academic excellence and real-life experience. Recognized nationally and internationally, we're Saskatchewan's primary public institution for skills training and technical education. Through p... Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organization whose creation was proclaimed on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai (China) by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People's Republ... New ReleasesNeskantaga First Nation Battles American Mining Goliath Cliffs in Toronto Mining Court2012-07-06 The Neskantaga First Nation is taking their fight for proper First Nation consultation in the Ring of Fire to the Toronto Mining Court. Ryan Reynolds and a host of other Canadian celebrities have joined forces to protect nature2009-11-30 Nature Conservancy of Canada Ryan Reynolds, Jason Priestley, William Shatner and Rachel Blanchard, star in A Force for Nature - a 30 minute television journey through some of our most magnificent but threatened landscapes. Sources welcomes Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society2009-06-18 Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society Sources welcomes a new member: Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society. The Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society monitors and reports on the population status of Arctic marine mammals... Sources welcomes Canadian Voice of Women for Peace2012-09-28 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Sources welcomes a new member: Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, a non-partisan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) comprised of a network of diverse women with consultative status at the United Nati... Sources Select ResourcesAppeasing the Mountain BikersVandeman, Michael J. Article 2001 Just because someone is able to purchase a machine that lets them ride off-road, that is no reason that the public should be required to provide them a place to use it. Contamination: The Poisonous Legacy of Ontario's Environmental CutbacksDiemer, Ulli Article 2000 Ulli Diemer The story of Ontario's right-way Harris government, which gutted health and environmental protection polices, leading to the Walkerton water disaster. Drowning in Noise: Noise Costs of jet skis in AmericaA Report for the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Komanaff, Charles, Shaw, Howard Article 2000 Noise Pollution Clearinghouse An analysis of the value of the lost enjoyment that jet ski noise introduces into beach environments. Equal Access to Our Parks for Bulldozer RacingVandeman, Michael J. Article 1999 Tthere have been some problems, such as some people riding recklessly, going off the designated trails, and even secretly constructing illegal trails. But those are a small minority of bulldozer rider... The Impacts of Mountain Biking on Wildlife and PeopleA Review of the Literature Vandeman, Michael J. Article 2004 It is clear that mountain biking is harmful to some wildlife and people. No one, even mountain bikers, tries to deny that. Bikes create V-shaped ruts in trails, throw dirt to the outside on turns, cru... Jetskis Should Be BannedVandeman, Michael J. Article 1998 To launch a jet ski into the shallow waters that are so important to marine wildlife takes little money, little training, and little energy. Jet skis put our most vulnerable marine and avian wildlife ... The Moronic Sport: ORVs on Public LandsWuerthner, George Article 2008 CounterPunch I do not accept the premise that abuse of our lands is something that we must tolerate as inevitable. It is our land. It is our children's land, and their children's land. We have a responsibility to ... Mountain Biking: Frequently Asked QuestionsVandeman, Michael J. Article 2009 Why do people mountain bike, and what harms does it do? Places in Need - Mountain Bike DamageArticle Pacific Crest Trail Association Trails are easily and seriously degraded by mountain bike use # especially when those bikes are ridden on wet or muddy trail. The Psychology of Mountain BikingVandeman, Michael J. Article 2000 The first thing one notices about mountain bikers is that they lie continually. A Request For More Effective Regulation of jet skisArticle 1999 Jet skis produce noise pollution, water pollution, adversely impact wildlife and aquatic plants, and pose serious safety risks. Trail Damage Caused by Irresponsible Mountain BikersMcCree, Keith and Barbra Article Hiking Trails and Wildflowers The damage caused by each mountain biker is much greater than that caused by a hiker, firstly because of the extra weight of the bike, and secondly because the soil is impacted continuously along the ... Why Off-Road Bicycling Should be ProhibitedThe Effects of Mountain Biking on Wildlife and People Vandeman, Michael J. Article 1997 To most environmentalists, bicycles have always been the epitome of good. We are so used to comparing bikes to cars, that it never occurred to us that the bicycle would be ever used for anything bad. ... Wildlife Need Habitat Off-Limits To Humans!Vandeman, Michael J. Article Environmentalism can most simply be defined as the extension of the Golden Rule to include other species. Wildlife must be given top priority, because they can't protect themselves from us. Government Ministries & AgenciesAtomic Energy of Canada Ltd.(AECL) is a nuclear technology and services company providing services to utilities worldwide. Deliv... Canadian Environmental Assessment AgencyTheir role "is to provide Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to i... Canadian Nuclear Safety CommissionA group of Health Physics and Radiation Safety Specialists, dedicated to providing tailored radiatio... Ontario Ministry of EnvironmentThe Ministry of Environment and Energy:
* Develops and promotes policies that help to maintain the e... Environment CanadaEnvironment Canada is dedicated to safeguarding people's health and property from harmful substances... Hazardous Materials Information Review CommissionThe HMIRC works with stakeholders - industry, labour and governments - to help safeguard both worker... International Joint CommissionCreated by Canada and the United States in recognition that each country is affected by the other's ... |
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