As per the latest report by the minority conservative party of Canada, Canada is most likely to miss on its commitments to the international community regarding the Koyoto protocol.
The objective of the protocol is the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system.
“It is now widely understood that, because of inaction on greenhouse gases over the last decade, Canada’s emissions cannot be brought to the level required under the Kyoto Protocol within the compliance period which begins … just 77 days from now,” as per the speech on this subject by the government.
This declaration can even trigger a federal election in the country.
Deputy Leader Michael Ignatieff sees this step as a ‘walking away from Kyoto’s international responsibilities’ by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
However, the government refers to a new strategy that would help clean up our major lakes and oceans and to improve access to safe drinking water for First Nations.
“It’s a positive development. The country is in dire need of a serious examination of its water systems,” said Liberal Environment critic David McGuinty.
Via: Yahoo
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