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[Harold Sifton]

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            Greenpeace Canada Monthly Environmental E-news 
           Issue Date: February 2005   
               
     
       
           

           
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            Mandatory labelling of GE foods: a Quebec Liberal government promise 
            The Liberal government in Quebec promised to bring in mandatory labelling of genetically engineered foods in Quebec by the end of 2004. That promise has not been kept, but we don't want Premier Jean Charest to forget about it! To encourage the government of Quebec to keep their promise, please click here>>




           
            About Greenpeace 
            Greenpeace is an independent, not-for-profit organization that campaigns to protect the environment. Founded in Canada in 1971, Greenpeace has a worldwide membership of 2.5 million people and a presence in over 30 countries around the world. We work to safeguard our fragile planet through peaceful direct action, scientific research, political lobbying, market pressure and public education.

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            Kyoto: a good day for the planet 
            The Kyoto Protocol on climate change has now come into effect. While Canada has pledged to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 2012, we are far behind on our commitments. That is why Greenpeace is launching the 240 Million Tonne Challenge.
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            Nun assassinated defending Amazon 
            74 year-old American missionary Sister Dorothy Stang was assassinated this month in the Amazon state of Para, Brazil. Sister Dorothy was travelling to a sustainable development project in Anapu with some colleagues when she was shot three times by two gunmen.
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            Prince Edward Island considers going GE-free Prince Edward Island (PEI) Legislative Assembly's Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Environment has announced plans to hold hearings examining the possibility of declaring PEI a GE-free zone. Read more>>

           


      Green Tips you can practice every day Here are a few simple ways to help protect the environment at home, at work and in the community.

       
     
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