Climate Change

The Costs of Green Energy Scott Harris's letter to the editor was originally published in the Chronicle-Journal on Saturday, March 5, 2011.
"Being Prepared" in a Climate of Change Article by Peter Rosenbluth was first published in the Chronicle Journal on February 26, 2011. The article discusses the costs of not adapting to climate change and the upcoming conference "Climate Change: Moving towards Adaptation" February 26, 2011
Comments regarding the Electricity Supply Mix Directive Environment North has written comments to the Ontario Ministry of Energy regarding the future sources of electrical power in Ontario. Environment North opposes the construction of new nuclear facilities at the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant (EBR: 011-1701). October 10, 2010
Winds of Change Article by Gaétan Ayotte and Kerstin Muth originally published in the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal on August 14, 2010. August 14, 2010
Comments regarding the Renewal Water Management Plan for the Nipigon River System Environment North submitted comments to the Renewable Energy Planner for the Nipigon District concerning the renewal water management plan for the Nipigon River System which includes a proposal to build a two hydroelectric power generation stations on the Little Jackfish producing 100 Megawatts of electricity. Initial concerns are related to the determination of normal water flow conditions. June 6, 2010
Peat Extraction and as an Energy Source Environment North has signed onto a letter to the Provincial Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure which represents the concerns of 14 environmental organisations. Click for details. June 3, 2010
Climate Change Accountability Act in the Senate Parliament passed the Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311) earlier this month. Now, it requires the Senate`s approval. May 31, 2010
Home Sweet Home: Building for the future New building design and construction will be undergoing a revolution in the next decades. There are two primary motivations: environmental concerns (sustainability and climate change) and energy costs. Read More... April 5, 2010
Comments on the "Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario" Julee Boan, president of Environment North has written comments on the "Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario" and these were submitted in March 2010. Read More... March 7, 2010
Climate Change: Countdown to Copenhagen Here are a few items and articles to help get ready for Copenhagen October 31, 2009