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Earth Day
This date was declared the first Earth Day. Earth Day is celerated with events worldwide that demonstrate support for protection of the environment. -
Canada Wildlife Act is Passed
Canada Wildlife Act is to raise awareness for the animals and to protect them. We protect them by creating wildlife sanctuaries for safe habitats for the animals. -
Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act is Enacted
This Act was enacted to prevent the water pollution in the arctic area. -
Kyoto Protocol Adopted
The Kyoto Protocol is an internationl treaty that commits State Parties to reduce greenhouse gases emissions because global warming exists and man-made CO2 caused it. -
Action Plan 2000 on Climate Change Introduced
The Canadian government supports an international action to help reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. -
One-tonne Challenge is Launched
A challenge presented by the Government of Canada in March for Canadians to reduce their greenhouse. -
Unable to Meet the Needs of Kyoto Protocol
Canada was unale to meet their needs of reducing greenhouse gases. -
Kyoto Protocol Ends
The first commitment began in 2008 and ended in 2012. -
Kyoto Protocol is Due for Review
This would obligate all mass polluters to pay for CO2 emissions. -
World Summit on Sustainable Developement
This event was to discuss sustainable developement by United Nations.