Reports
Risky Business: How Canada is Avoiding Kyoto Action with Controversial Projects in Developing Countries
Risky Business is a short background paper that describes how Canada is funding a controversial tree plantation in Brazil to get Kyoto credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, instead of cutting pollution at home. More »
Bright Future: Avoiding Blackouts in Ontario
This David Suzuki Foundation report was released in September 2003. It shows Ontario's dependency on electric power and coal-powered plants can be cut dramatically by 2010 while improving the overall reliability of the electricity system if the province follows California's lead. More »
BC Forests 2003: An appraisal of government policies
The B.C. government is radically overhauling the regulations and legislation that control forestry, largely on public lands, in Canada's Pacific province. And while changes are well underway, the government has not released the draft regulations so that British Columbians can appraise the proposed program. This report by Patricia Marchak and S. Denise Allen examines the planning and discussion papers, proposals and legislation that are available, and makes recommendations regarding the government's plan. More »
Confronting Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Impacts on Our Communities and Ecosystems
This report was released by the David Suzuki Foundation and the Union of Concerned Scientists in April 2003. It shows climate change will alter the Great Lakes region with more floods and droughts, lower lake levels, less ice cover and more extreme weather events. More »
Is there a Bottom Line in the Wild Salmon — Farmed Salmon Debate?: A Technical Opinion
This paper reviews the history of salmon farming in British Columbia and examines the major concerns that have led scientists and conservationists to question how the industry is regulated on Canada's West Coast. More »
Oil and Water Don't Mix: Keeping Canada's West Coast Oil-Free
This report outlines the effects of oil and gas drilling on B.C.'s marine ecosystems. Author Stuart Hertzog examines climate change impacts, economic issues, legal and ethical problems and the need for marine parks and preserves. More »
Putting the Assumptions to the Test
Putting the Assumptions to the Test examines, and discounts, the key assumptions made by the federal science panel on offshore oil and gas in their submission to the federal government in February, 2003. More »
Salmon Farms and Sea Lice: A Baseline Report of the Incidence of Sea Lice on Juvenile Salmonids on British Columbia's North Coast
This is the first report in British Columbia to collect information on sea lice conditions in pristine or near-pristine habitat before the establishment of net-cage salmon farms. One of the report's greatest values will be the potential ability to compare the results with those found in areas where the salmon farming industry is already active. More »
Implementing the Kyoto Protocol: Practical, Affordable and Achievable Solutions
This report was presented by the David Suzuki Foundation to the House of Commons Finance Committee in November 2002. It urges the Finance Committee to create a 2003 federal budget that invests in emerging technologies and innovation in order to reshape our energy policies and meet our commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. More »
The Case for Kyoto: The Failure of Voluntary Corporate Action
Released by the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute, this study examines the failure of most Canadian businesses to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The study shows the Kyoto Protocol is the only credible way for Canada to address climate change. More »
Kyoto and Beyond: The low-emission path to innovation and efficiency
This study from the David Suzuki Foundation and the Climate Action Network of Canada shows that Canada can meet and even exceed the Kyoto Protocol's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets using proven technologies available today. The report shows Canada can dramatically cut its emissions, with massive savings in energy bills for consumers. More »
Keeping Canada in Kyoto: The case for immediate ratification and domestic emission reductions
This short analysis and commentary on the Kyoto Protocol was presented to the federal government as part of the National Climate Change Process in June 2002. It outlines the importance of adopting the Kyoto Protocol and shows how it will help create strong economic growth. More »
