News
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2008 |
Ontario signs climate change declaration - McGuinty Government Takes Part In Governors' Global Climate Summit Ontario pledged its continued support for global cooperation in combating climate change yesterday. On behalf of Ontarians, Environment Minister John Gerretsen signed a global declaration in California at the close of a two-day Summit. |
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| November 17, 2008 |
Ontario Takes Part In Global Climate Change Talks: McGuinty Government To Join International Leaders In California Organized by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Summit provides a forum for climate change leaders from around the world to discuss their experiences and challenges. Participants will be invited to pledge support for world-wide collaborative action in reducing greenhouse gases and developing the framework for a new global climate change treaty required after 2012. |
News Release |
| November 7, 2008 |
Fact sheet: Implementing the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban - Proposed New Regulation Information for the public regarding the new Cosmetic Pesticides Ban, including who it affects and guidelines. |
Factsheet |
| November 7, 2008 |
Taking Next Steps In Pesticide Ban: McGuinty Government Asks Ontarians To Comment On Ban Details The province is asking Ontarians to comment on the specifics of its cosmetic pesticides ban. In particular, the public is being asked to comment on:the proposed lists of pesticides (products and ingredients) banned for use and banned or restricted for sale, the rules for pesticide use on golf courses, the exceptions to the ban for public health or safety reasons. |
News Release |
| November 3, 2008 |
Farmers To Help Protect Lake Simcoe: McGuinty Government Encouraging Environmental Protection Ontario is helping farmers with operations in the Lake Simcoe watershed better protect and restore the health of the lake. Through the Lake Simcoe Farm Stewardship Initiative, a total of $500,000 is available this year for projects that improve water quality by contributing to lower phosphorus levels in the lake. Modifying tillage practices to reduce soil erosion and runoff. This initiative is part of the province’s commitment of $20 million in funding over four years to protect Lake Simcoe, announced in June 2008. |
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| October 17, 2008 |
Building A New Walkerton Clean Water Centre: McGuinty Government Committed To Providing Ontarians With Safe Drinking Water News release updating the progress on the Walkerton Clean Water Centre including quotes and quick facts. |
News Release |
| October 15, 2008 |
Ontario Calls For Community Go Green Fund Applications: McGuinty Government Seeks Community-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects Information about the MOE's Community Go Green Fund, including quotes and quick facts. |
News Release |
| September 23, 2008 |
Ontario Moves Towards Green Economy: McGuinty Government Welcomes Progress on New Cap-and-Trade System Overview of the introduction of the Cap-and-Trade system by the provincial government. Includes quick facts about the emissions trading scheme. |
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| August 14, 2008 |
New Program in the works for Tire Recycling McGuinty Government Says Action Needed On Tire Stockpiles Waste Diversion Ontario introduced tire recycling program for submission to the Minister. The program would ensure funding would be given to the proper disposal of used tires from cars, off-road and industry vehicles. |
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| August 8, 2008 |
Update On Pottersburg PCB Site Updated page including information on becoming a member of the liason group as well as quick facts on the issue. |
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