Reports
Green Power Opportunities for Ontario
This report shows Ontario can reduce energy waste and generate enough green energy for the province to shut down all five of its polluting coal-fired electricity plants. The report was prepared by the David Suzuki Foundation, the Canadian Institute of Environmental Law and Policy and the Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative. More »
Up in the Air: Canada's Mixed Record on Ozone Depletion and Climate Change
This report is a joint publication by the David Suzuki Foundation and the University of Victoria Eco-Research Chair that compares Canada's response to ozone depletion and climate change. More »
Salmon Aquaculture: A brochure for chefs and food industry professionals
As part of our public education campaign about the risks of netcage salmon farming, this brochure informs chefs and professionals who work in the food industry why wild salmon is a superior choice to farmed salmon. While targeted at food professionals, the brochure contains valuable information for anyone interested in learning more about the negative environmental and health effects of salmon farming in Canada. Issues covered include disease, escapes, and habitat and species destruction. The brochure contains information so that you can take action by contacting Canada's Fisheries Minister. More »
Making Kyoto Work: A transition strategy for Canadian energy workers
This study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds there are tremendous economic opportunities in becoming more energy efficient and developing new technologies. The study develops a transition strategy that allows Canada to meet its Kyoto Protocol commitments while providing support and employment for energy workers who lose their jobs. More »
The Bottom Line on Kyoto: Economic Benefits of Canadian Action
The Bottom Line on Kyoto shows that energy efficiency innovations, cleaner fuels and other measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will generate jobs and economic growth in Canada. More »
Habitats at Risk: Global Warming and Species Loss in Globally Significant Terrestrial Ecosystems
This report studies how global warming could affect the planet's "crown jewels" of nature and rates Canada among those most vulnerable. Released by the David Suzuki Foundation and the World Wildlife Fund, the report highlights the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More »
British Columbia at the Crossroads: Clean Energy or More Pollution?
This is a submission from the David Suzuki Foundation to the BC Energy Task Force. The report contains specific policy recommendations, which provide the foundation for an energy policy that would deliver province-wide economic and environmental benefits. More »
Clear Choices, Clean Waters: The Leggatt Inquiry into Salmon Farming in British Columbia
For two weeks in October, 2001, former British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Stuart Leggatt held hearings to find out what British Columbians thought about the net-cage salmon farming industry. This report summarizes those hearings and makes recommendations to make the 'floating feedlot' industry more environmentally responsible. More »
Canada — Climate Change and the New Economy
Presented to the House of Commons Finance Committee, Canada — Climate Change and the New Economy calls on the federal government to adopt the Kyoto Protocol, which will increase energy security, improve our living standards and create jobs. More »
Super-un-Natural: Atlantic Salmon in BC Waters
Dr. John Volpe, who is leading the research on the effects of farm Atlantic salmon in Pacific waters, explains the risks of introducing non-native species and examines the myths and realities of this alien species since it was introduced to BC in 1984. More »
Salvaging Solutions: Science-based management of BC's pine beetle outbreak
This report reviews the current understanding of lodgepole pine and mountain pine beetle ecology and management. The goal of the report is to evaluate the current approach of mountain pine beetle management and identify more ecologically appropriate alternatives based on the scientific literature and other available information. Salvaging Solutions focuses on management within the timber harvesting landbase, on the understanding that protected areas must remain unlogged, both to meet the regional conservation objectives and to provide opportunities for understanding unmanaged forest ecosystems. More »
Taking Credit: Canada and the role of sinks in international climate negotiations
Taking Credit: Canada and the role of sinks in international climate negotiations examines the science and policies surrounding controversial sections of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming that deal with "carbon sinks." More »
