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Tuesday, 01 April 2008 |
On March 29, 2008 between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM cities all over the globe will work with residents and businesses to "turn off the lights" for one hour. Sydney, Australia did it on March 31, 2007 and saved enough energy to remove the equivalent of 48,000 cars off the road!
The Toronto Event sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation http://www.wwf.ca/EarthHour/ is attempting to raise awareness of global climate change. There are many events happening in and around Toronto, and in many communities throughout Ontario. In fact you can visit the Town of Halton Hills website to see what our community is doing to participate in this global event. http://www.haltonhills.ca/townhall/earth-hour.php |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 16 March 2008 |
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DEFINITION
 The fourth planet from the Sun, just past the Earth. Often called the 'Red Planet', due to its vivid colour. REASONS TO VISIT - See the longest ever canyon system, stretching over 5,000km (3,100 miles)
- Visit the Solar System's largest volcano - over 50 times bigger than those on Earth
- Decide for yourself whether the Red Planet once contained life
NUMBER OF MOONS · 2 WHAT TO SEE |
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Increased Development Pressure |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 16 March 2008 |
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The expansion of industrial and resource extraction activities in a region where conservation and protection requirements have not been adequately met is damaging terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Existing and proposed hydropower, mining, forestry operations, aquaculture, transportation infrastructure and energy developments all increase the human footprint on the natural system and are causing the loss of key habitats and species within the ecoregion. Poor Resource Management
 Overexploited fish stocks and the declining abundance of marine species and their habitats are some symptoms of the ineffective management of human activities within the ecoregion. Destructive fishing activities that include bottom trawling continue to damage bottom habitats and have high levels of bycatch. Isolated sector-by-sector management approaches have failed to holistically consider the impacts of human activities on the ocean ecosystems and their functioning.
In addition, in B.C. the multiple federal and provincial jurisdictional issues in the marine environment and unresolved First Nation rights have meant there has been a lack of clarity on resource management mandates. This has significantly limited the progress on large area-based planning measures. |
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