How should governments in Canada respond to political and economic issues? Environmental Issues Research Project.

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How should governments in Canada respond to political and economic issues? Environmental Issues Research Project

CLIMATE CHANGE A HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE Article.pdf Mary Robinson, former Prime Minister of Ireland, speaking at We Day Manitoba in Photo by Scott Ramsay Apr.4-Secondary.pdf

Geographical Thinking Climate Change Maps/Canada cmda/default.asp?lang=En&n=4A21B114-1 Choose one of the 5 maps/graphs and complete the analysis.

Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). IPCC assessments provide a scientific basis for governments at all levels to develop climate related policies, and they underlie negotiations at the UN Climate Conference – the United Nations

A brief history of climate change environment

From Kyoto Protocol to Today… Kyoto Protocol:

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has organized many of the risks of climate change into five "reasons for concern." [1][2] The reasons for concern show that these risks increase with increases in the Earth's global mean temperature (i.e., global warming). Published in 2001 and 2007.Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changeclimate change [1][2]global warming

The IPCC's five reasons for concern are listed on page 310 of your textbook: List these impacts:

Environmental Research Project TASK: You will research one environmental issue either in Canada or around the world. You will a.Describe the issue-WWWWWH b.Present both sides (perspectives) c.Present a solution and/or compromise Use the following website to get you started: current-environmental-problems.php