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Role of environmental non-governmental organization in increasing compliance with international agreements Environmental non-governmental organizations are playing an increasing role in ensuring a country's compliance with international agreements. This change is attributed to the shift away from traditional international environmental law enforcement and away from government-centered control.
Bread, Bricks, Belief: Communities in Charge of Their Future.
United Nation's 1996 Habitat II conference on urbanization The UN's 1996 Habitat II conference led to the creation of an urban development model involving partnerships between the local government, the private sector and communities. However, the dedication of the private sector in serving the needs of the poor remains uncertain.
Daishowa tries to gag critics.
Daishowa Inc.'s request for a court order against public criticism Daishowa has requested a court order to prevent the public from criticizing the company's lawsuit against the organization Friends of the Lubicon, a group that initiated a boycott of Daishowa paper products. The group is protesting logging in Cree territory in Alberta.
Ecodemia: Campus Environmental Stewardship at the Turn of the 21st Century.
Exorcizing apartheid from South Africa's cities.
The persistence of apartheid in South Africa remains a major obstacle to the implementation of the UN's urban development approach. Newly elected black local councilors have limited political power while municipal services such as garbage collection remain under the control of while councilors.
Industrial ecology promotion in Canada Eco-industrial park development has gained increased support in Canada. These parks feature synergistic relations between firms in a particular area to reduce industrial waste. This is done by having industries refine their waste so that another company can use it as a resource.
Greening the College Curriculum: A Guide to Environmental Teaching in the Liberal Arts.
In Service of the Wild: Restoring and Reinhabiting Damaged Land.
Our Ecological Footprint: Reducing Human Impact on the Earth.
Second Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention conference in July 1996 The international community made progress in addressing the global climate change problem and greenhouse gas emissions reduction during this conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Participants signed the 'Geneva Ministerial Declaration' acknowledging the seriousness of the problem.
Pride and power in a Lima shanty town.
Improvement of a shanty town in Peru The World University Service Canada (WUSC) water and sanitation project helped Tacna, a community in Peru, gain access to basic services such as electricity and water. WUSC teaches skills in plumbing, hygiene and community management to enable communities to build their own systems.
Carbon dioxide emissions in Ontario A study by the Ontario C02 Collaborative shows the province is capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2005. This can be done by promoting the efficient use of energy, the adoption of natural gas and renewable energy and increasing the use of public transportation.
Scariest thing about climate change: climate flips.
Studies indicate that global warming may occur in a rapid rather than gradual pace. This rising incidence of extreme weather events could be signs that the current climate system is nearing its threshold and will soon result in a rapid climate flip.
Exploitation of the Temagami lands in Ontario Wood Becker is the leader of a movement to save the Temagami lands in Ontario from logging and mining that is now being sanctioned by the government. He is also a tribal leader, and discusses the importance of this protest.
A man's story about a chicken's intellect A man discusses the stupidity of chickens as pets. He recalls catching chickens during his childhood, and remembers how they would bob their heads as if they were still walking.
Huckleberry copper mine project in British Columbia Members of the Cheslatta First Nation in British Columbia are opposing the planned Huckleberry copper mine project. They claim that the project undermines their aboriginal rights. They also raise questions about the legality of the government's environmental assessment process.
Revival of the Bakun Dam project in Malaysia - Cover Story The Bakun Dam project will cause serious environmental and social problems in Malaysia, yet the Malaysian government says the project will benefit the country's environment and economy. The government is keeping information on the dam's negative impact from the public amid protests against the project.
