Climate Change Expanding Dead Zones in Great Lakes, Other Waters | OnEarth Magazine
Nitrogen and phosphorous-laden sediments flowing into Lake Erie from inland sources are a primary cause of oxygen-starved dead zones. This animation shows sediment plumes in Lake Erie during March 2010.
Areas of low oxygen are 30 times more prevalent in the nation’s waterways now than they were in 1960, according to a recent federal report. And climate change means they will continue to worsen.
The multi-agency report [PDF, 2.7 MB], released in September, states that the low-oxygen condition known as hypoxia has been detected in half of the more than 600 national waterways analyzed by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Hypoxia is often caused by increased nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen. These common components of fertilizer often enter lakes and streams with runoff from farms and lawns. Nitrogen released into the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion can also settle onto the water’s surface.
“What we do affects the amount of nutrients that wash off the land and are ultimately carried by rivers to the coast,” said report co-author Herb Buxton, coordinator of the Geological Survey’s program on toxic substances hydrology. “Runoff is the conveyer belt for moving nutrients from the landscape to our coastal systems.”
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
'Dodo Awards’ presented to Canada and the EU ;then Brazil ,China
'Dodo Awards’ presented to Canada and the EU - News and Updates - a network of activists and civil society representatives advocating for improved participation in CBD processes
Civil society organizations at the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have announced the winners of the Dodo Awards as the Convention begins its second week of negotiations. The Awards, named after the Dodo Bird -- the quintessential symbol of biodiversity loss -- signify governments’ failure to evolve
Civil society organizations at the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have announced the winners of the Dodo Awards as the Convention begins its second week of negotiations. The Awards, named after the Dodo Bird -- the quintessential symbol of biodiversity loss -- signify governments’ failure to evolve
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Cdn. Meet in Seoul,Korea G-20 25/10/10 8:30am
Toronto, Seoul and Beyond: The G20 Seoul Pre-Summit Conference
Monday, October 25, 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Co-sponsored by Korean Capital Markets Institute, Chosun Ilbo, G20 Research Group, Asian Institute
Registration: g20@utoronto.ca
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul, Korea
Monday, October 25, 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Co-sponsored by Korean Capital Markets Institute, Chosun Ilbo, G20 Research Group, Asian Institute
Registration: g20@utoronto.ca
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul, Korea
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
WWF: Canadians' footprints among world’s heaviest
WWF - WWF: Canadians' footprints among world’s heaviest But did not the WWF loose its credibility when it sold out to the corporate world?? Why are the Liberals hitching their wagon to the WWF?? Of all people...no offense- but why??
Canadians are among the worst offenders contributing to a continued decline in global biodiversity and an increase in the global ecological footprint, according to WWF's 2010 Living Planet Report, released today
Canadians are among the worst offenders contributing to a continued decline in global biodiversity and an increase in the global ecological footprint, according to WWF's 2010 Living Planet Report, released today
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Guy Saint-Jacques | adoptanegotiator.org
Catching up with Guy Saint-Jacques | adoptanegotiator.org
Guy Saint-Jacques replaces Micheal Martin (now in Privy Council) as chief negotiator??
Guy Saint-Jacques replaces Micheal Martin (now in Privy Council) as chief negotiator??
Decided to Cancel.
Mature Decision: Attendance has been cancelled.
I thought I would take this opportunity to lie in the sun; and get a tan...but due to fear of boredom..I signed myself unto things which I have neither the immune system;physical strength nor even the mental aptitude to be there. Those that are wanted to be there are having their way paid- are wanted.
Also as a sideline- it was comforting to know that Micheal Martin was concerned about us in Civil Society. I do NOT know Mr.G.St.Jacques ? Friend or Foe?? Of Washington DC?
(Maybe the Canadian Club of Winnipeg should invite him as a Guest speaker-..just an idea..)
I get the feeling I will have nothing to do with Canada's new Chief Negotiator. I hope the young people will drive him crazy with their sincere, honest queries. (With NO security guards to block their persistent questioning.) ...I think I do NOT want to be there- because they will all flock to Linda Duncan for shelter from the confusing mind storm.
I thought I would take this opportunity to lie in the sun; and get a tan...but due to fear of boredom..I signed myself unto things which I have neither the immune system;physical strength nor even the mental aptitude to be there. Those that are wanted to be there are having their way paid- are wanted.
Also as a sideline- it was comforting to know that Micheal Martin was concerned about us in Civil Society. I do NOT know Mr.G.St.Jacques ? Friend or Foe?? Of Washington DC?
(Maybe the Canadian Club of Winnipeg should invite him as a Guest speaker-..just an idea..)
I get the feeling I will have nothing to do with Canada's new Chief Negotiator. I hope the young people will drive him crazy with their sincere, honest queries. (With NO security guards to block their persistent questioning.) ...I think I do NOT want to be there- because they will all flock to Linda Duncan for shelter from the confusing mind storm.
Meeting Documents;REDD
Meeting Documents
convention of Biodiersity: Based out of St.Jacques St., Montreal. Read Cory Star's arcticle about what Indigeneous People think about Deforestration to Reduce Emmssions.
convention of Biodiersity: Based out of St.Jacques St., Montreal. Read Cory Star's arcticle about what Indigeneous People think about Deforestration to Reduce Emmssions.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Webcast: South Centre
UNFCCC Webcast: On demand
South Centre ,Based in Europe- where they still drink bottled water. A Press Briefing from here in Tianjin, China to Cancun, Mexico.
What I do not understand is that the Filipinos in Winnipeg North use paper plates,bottled water, drive gas guzzling SUV- with no awareness of the harm they are doing to our country's environment.
Is Kevin Lamoreux representing Liberal values?? NO- and wearing RED does not mean anything!
Again if I go to Cancun- I will be relegated to the social masses , with no power!
South Centre ,Based in Europe- where they still drink bottled water. A Press Briefing from here in Tianjin, China to Cancun, Mexico.
What I do not understand is that the Filipinos in Winnipeg North use paper plates,bottled water, drive gas guzzling SUV- with no awareness of the harm they are doing to our country's environment.
Is Kevin Lamoreux representing Liberal values?? NO- and wearing RED does not mean anything!
Again if I go to Cancun- I will be relegated to the social masses , with no power!
Tianjin Climate Change Talks-Tuesday 5.10.2010
LEGAL MATTERS: In the morning, Co-Chair Daniel Ortega opened the legal matters contact group with a discussion on the organization of work, explaining that the group would meet six times to address entry into force, other issues, including proposed amendments to the Kyoto Protocol, and issues referred to the group by other contact groups.
CHINA noted that discussions beyond the amendment of Article 3.9 (Annex I parties’ further commitments) are outside the mandate of the AWG-KP. With SAUDI ARABIA, BRAZIL, INDIA, BOLIVIA, Ghana, for the AFRICAN GROUP, EGYPT and SUDAN, she stressed that substantive discussions on other proposals to amend the Kyoto Protocol, contained in the Chair’s text, would be unacceptable and urged focusing the limited negotiating time on discussions under the numbers contact group. Several parties noted that the COP/MOP is the appropriate venue for discussing the proposed amendments.
AUSTRALIA emphasized the need to discuss the other proposed amendments in the Chair’s text. TUVALU, supported by the Federated States of Micronesia, for AOSIS, stressed that consequential amendments, which arise from the amendment of Annex B, must be considered to ensure legal consistency with the Kyoto Protocol. SWITZERLAND emphasized that “rigid interpretations” of the AWG-KP mandate would not help move discussions forward.
Co-Chair Ortega said he would take parties’ views back to the AWG-KP Chair, adding that parties should have raised these concerns in plenary. China emphasized that the negotiations are a party-driven process. AUSTRALIA stressed that as a party that will “actually be taking on an Annex I commitment,” he had “trouble understanding” why parties would prevent discussions that would help with making those commitments, underlining that those parties were blocking progress on a second commitment period.
Co-Chair Ortega said he would report back to the group on possible ways to move forward.
CHINA noted that discussions beyond the amendment of Article 3.9 (Annex I parties’ further commitments) are outside the mandate of the AWG-KP. With SAUDI ARABIA, BRAZIL, INDIA, BOLIVIA, Ghana, for the AFRICAN GROUP, EGYPT and SUDAN, she stressed that substantive discussions on other proposals to amend the Kyoto Protocol, contained in the Chair’s text, would be unacceptable and urged focusing the limited negotiating time on discussions under the numbers contact group. Several parties noted that the COP/MOP is the appropriate venue for discussing the proposed amendments.
AUSTRALIA emphasized the need to discuss the other proposed amendments in the Chair’s text. TUVALU, supported by the Federated States of Micronesia, for AOSIS, stressed that consequential amendments, which arise from the amendment of Annex B, must be considered to ensure legal consistency with the Kyoto Protocol. SWITZERLAND emphasized that “rigid interpretations” of the AWG-KP mandate would not help move discussions forward.
Co-Chair Ortega said he would take parties’ views back to the AWG-KP Chair, adding that parties should have raised these concerns in plenary. China emphasized that the negotiations are a party-driven process. AUSTRALIA stressed that as a party that will “actually be taking on an Annex I commitment,” he had “trouble understanding” why parties would prevent discussions that would help with making those commitments, underlining that those parties were blocking progress on a second commitment period.
Co-Chair Ortega said he would report back to the group on possible ways to move forward.
UNFCCC Webcast: On demand-Opening Ceremonies
UNFCCC Webcast: On demand
Tianjin Climate Change Talks October 4th-October 9th,2010:
Throughout Tuesday, October 5th,2010,variouse drafting groups convened under the AWG-LCA to consider adaptation,mitigation,and finance,technology and capacity building...
Tianjin Climate Change Talks October 4th-October 9th,2010:
Throughout Tuesday, October 5th,2010,variouse drafting groups convened under the AWG-LCA to consider adaptation,mitigation,and finance,technology and capacity building...
Friday, October 1, 2010
UNEP Finance Initiative and partners launch the World Climate Summit
UNEP Finance Initiative and partners launch the World Climate Summit
The group includes the UNEP Finance Initiative, The UN Global Compact, The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group, The Climate Group, The World Bank, Sir Richard Branson's Carbon War Room, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, Carbon Disclosure Project, Bright Green, Club of Beijing, and the International Finance Corporation.
It will also have the support of the Mexican government's international economic promotion agency, ProMexico.
As the first founding partner of the WCS and focal point of partner investment networks, The UNEP Finance Initiative is supported by the largest coalition of investors through their membership and network who represent more than $30 trillion of assets under management.
As world leaders drive towards a global agreement on climate change, investors in the world´s capital markets cannot afford to simply sit and wait. Investors and other financial institutions are determined to work with policy-makers to catalyse new low carbon markets worth USD trillions.
"What is needed now is a stronger commitment to collectively support bottom-up efforts and to amplify the uptake of green solutions. The World Climate Summit is a platform where business can lead and inspire Governments to act to ultimately turn the tide on climate change," noted
George Kell, Executive Director, The UN Global Compact
Some key highlights of the World Climate Summit include:
•Convening, under the leadership of The UNEP Finance Initiative, the largest network of investors and financial intermediaries demanding climate change action ever assembled-representing more than $30 trillions of assets under management.
•Providing an unparalleled global media platform with CNN International, TIME, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Dow Jones.
The group includes the UNEP Finance Initiative, The UN Global Compact, The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group, The Climate Group, The World Bank, Sir Richard Branson's Carbon War Room, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, Carbon Disclosure Project, Bright Green, Club of Beijing, and the International Finance Corporation.
It will also have the support of the Mexican government's international economic promotion agency, ProMexico.
As the first founding partner of the WCS and focal point of partner investment networks, The UNEP Finance Initiative is supported by the largest coalition of investors through their membership and network who represent more than $30 trillion of assets under management.
As world leaders drive towards a global agreement on climate change, investors in the world´s capital markets cannot afford to simply sit and wait. Investors and other financial institutions are determined to work with policy-makers to catalyse new low carbon markets worth USD trillions.
"What is needed now is a stronger commitment to collectively support bottom-up efforts and to amplify the uptake of green solutions. The World Climate Summit is a platform where business can lead and inspire Governments to act to ultimately turn the tide on climate change," noted
George Kell, Executive Director, The UN Global Compact
Some key highlights of the World Climate Summit include:
•Convening, under the leadership of The UNEP Finance Initiative, the largest network of investors and financial intermediaries demanding climate change action ever assembled-representing more than $30 trillions of assets under management.
•Providing an unparalleled global media platform with CNN International, TIME, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Dow Jones.
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