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Environment Management Newsletter May 09, 2013 |
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Canada continues to align air emissions measures with the United States
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada is adopting strict environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters. These changes further align Canada`s air emission standards with the United States. Minister Lebel also announced further measures to prevent other ship-source pollution in Canadian waters. "The changes we are announcing today will ... | ||
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Greening Trade Imperative for Sustainable Development
Greening global trade is a vital step to achieving sustainable development, and developing countries are well positioned to help catalyze this transition, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). "In today`s increasingly interconnected world, where trillions of dollars worth of goods and services are traded annually, greening global trade still presents challenges but also holds significant opportunities," said Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director. "If we are to reverse the global decline in biodiversity, mitigate ... | ||
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