2004 – Newsroom Archives
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December 2004
Cleaner air through cleaner gasoline [December 31, 2004]
Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts for the Adapting to Climate Change in Canada 2005: Understanding Risks and Building Capacity conference [December 21, 2004]
Manitoba communities receive $1.2 million For community climate change challenges [December 20, 2004]
Climate change pilot launches final auction, opens competitive bidding on $5 million [December 17, 2004]
Remarks by Canada's Environment Minister, Stéphane Dion, during the panel on technology and climate change – 10th International Conference on Climate Change [December 16, 2004]
Remarks by Canada's Environment Minister, Stéphane Dion, during the panel titled: The UNFCCC after ten years: accomplishments and future directions [December 15, 2004]
First vehicle fleet to use cellulose ethanol [December 15, 2004]
Kelowna focuses on "clean" buildings [December 13, 2004]
Quesnel to be community leader in energy efficiency [December 10, 2004]
Government of Canada launches second round of ethanol expansion program [December 6, 2004]
'C'mon...we're Canadian...we're up for a challenge' Media Ads with Rick Mercer and Pierre Lebeau call on Canadians to take the One-Tonne Challenge to reduce their personal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Watch the ads[December 6, 2004]
November 2004
Climate Change and the Future of Okanagan Water Supplies, British Columbia [November 30, 2004]
Statement by The Honourable Stéphane Dion, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment – "Watching the Globe Globally" [November 29, 2004]
Delegation to India showcases Canadian innovation in alternative fuel technology [November 29, 2004]
Canada's most fuel-efficient vehicles for 2005 announced today [November 26, 2004]
Canada welcomes progress for the north achieved at the Arctic Council meeting of Ministers [November 24, 2004]
Coffee producers in Costa Rica reap rewards of Canadian solar technology [November 18, 2004]
Air sector agrees to reduce greenhouse gas emissions [November 15, 2004]
Freight sustainability project announced [November 15, 2004]
Slow down, check your pressure and don't idle... [12 November 2004]
Canada welcomes new assessment of Arctic climate change [08 November 2004]
Sustainable transportation planning software tool released [November 8, 2004]
Minister Dion welcomes Russia's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol [November 5, 2004]
New software tool makes comparison shopping for energy-efficient motors simple [November 05, 2004]
Communities making a difference: Minister Dion meets with representatives of one-tonne community challenges [November 3, 2004]
Strengthening environmental management in Canada [November 2, 2004]
Minister Dion speaks on the potential role of renewable energy in Canada [November 1, 2004]
Now available for teachers: Curriculum for the climate change impacts and adaptation posters [November 1, 2004]
October 2004
Husky Energy holds sod turning ceremony at Lloydminster Ethanol Facility [October 28, 2004]
Speaking Notes for the Honourable Stéphane Dion, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment at the CEC meeting: Building the Renewable Energy Market in North America [October 28, 2004]
Transport Minister receives keys to Smart Car [October 22, 2004]
Government of Canada encourages truckers to go "Idle-Free" at truck stops [October 21, 2004]
Freight transportation to go green [October 20, 2004]
Moving on sustainable transportation projects announced [October 19, 2004]
Waste reduction week activities help environment and human health [October 19, 2004]
Speaking Notes for the Honourable Stéphane Dion, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment – Response to the Speech from the Throne [October 19, 2004]
Minister Efford energizes wind power industry in Canada [October 18, 2004]
New technology allows Canadians to see the wind [October 18, 2004]
Government of Canada helps Sir Sandford Fleming College's new environmental technology wing surpass expectations [October 18, 2004]
Rubber Association of Canada releases study at the launch of the Be Tire Smart – Play your PART campaign in Quebec [October 13, 2004]
Proposed regulation to reduce harmful air emissions from off-road diesel engines published for public comment [October 13, 2004]
Better energy management practices yield climate change results for Canadian industry [October 12, 2004]
Environment Canada is examining the off-road sector with the goal to determine how emissions of carbon dioxide and other Greenhouse gases (GHG) can be reduced. [October 12, 2004]
Selected communities from across Canada are creating One-Tonne Community Challenges. Read more [October 6, 2004]
Government of Canada and University of Alberta to operate facility for oil sands tailings research [October 1, 2004]
September 2004
Government and industry partner on "Pay-As-You-Go" plan to cut energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions [September 27, 2004]
Efford launches national campaign to promote energy efficient compact fluorescent lights [September 27, 2004]
Government of Canada supports six hydrogen fuel projects [September 26, 2004]
Take part in the Switch and Save Campaign to promote ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs this September 25th to October 26th. [September 25, 2004]
Hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies demonstrations receive Government of Canada investment [September 24, 2004]
New Flyer sells Canada's first GM hybrid-equipped buses [September 23, 2004]
School board qualifies for additional Government of Canada funding for building retrofits [September 22, 2004]
Government of Canada helps make North Preston Community Centre more energy-efficient [September 22, 2004]
Do your part and take the bus, organize a carpool, ride your bike or simply walk to work! Take part in the Car Free Day Campaign, September 22nd.[September 20, 2004]
Magrath Wind Power Project plugs into Alberta electrical grid [September 17, 2004]
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick and Government of Canada offer new incentive to switch to gas [September 16, 2004]
Government of Canada funds first building retrofit projects in Yukon [September 16, 2004]
How many Canadians does it take to change a light bulb? [September 12, 2004]
Minister Dion challenges Canada to lead the new industrial revolution [September 10, 2004]
Environmental farm planning underway in British Columbia [September 9, 2004]
For discounts and valuable information on energy efficient products, take part in the Energy Smarts Campaign, September 9-26th.[September 9, 2004]
Western Canadian study concludes large-scale carbon dioxide storage is safe [September 7, 2004]
Internet access to New Brunswick southeastern coastal zone research now available [September 7, 2004]
Terasen Gas customers eligible for rebates when upgrading to high efficiency heating systems [September 3, 2004]
August 2004
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: A Canadian Perspective – The final report is now available [August 31, 2004]
Scientists launch giant research balloon to study ozone layer [August 18, 2004]
Canadian athletes are competing to be the best in the world at the Athens 2004 summer Olympics. Back home, they're "Champions for One-Tonne Challenge".[August 16, 2004]
Watch the new Energy Efficiency videos [August 11, 2004]
July 2004
Biodiesel-fuelled cruisers to ply St. Lawrence River and Lachine Canal from June to October 2004 under BioMer project [July 28, 2004]
Get a leg up on energy bills – London's EnerGuide (LEG) partnership [July 19, 2004]
Canadian scientists take part in major international study on air pollution [July 15, 2004]
Visit the new Opportunities Envelope section [July 15, 2004]
June 2004
Visit the new Offsets System section [June 14, 2004]
- Administration and Transaction Cost Estimates for a Greenhouse Gas Offset System – PDF Version
- Presentation to the National Forest Sinks Committee
May 2004
Environment Week (May 30-June 5) is a great time to kick start your One-Tonne Challenge [May 30, 2004]
Moving on sustainable transportation projects announced [May 21, 2004]
Government of Canada project gives boost to natural gas vehicles [May 21, 2004]
Governments of Ontario and Canada agree to cooperate on Climate Change [May 21, 2004]
Joint study to assess climate change impacts on northern transportation [May 19, 2004]
Environment minister urges continued vigilance as POPs Convention comes into force [May 17, 2004]
Government of Canada helps Loblaws chill global warming [12 May 2004]
Green roofs qualify for Government of Canada energy efficiency funding [May 12, 2004]
Regulations proposed to ensure cleaner air from off-road construction and farming equipment [May 10, 2004]
INFO-SMOG air quality program enters its 11th summer season [May 3, 2004]
April 2004
Government of Canada and Enbridge Gas New Brunswick fund energy-efficiency rebate [April 30, 2004]
Canadian students excel in hydrogen fuelling design [April 28, 2004]
Government of Canada supports the development of pulp and paper technologies [April 28, 2004]
The Rubber Association of Canada and the Government of Canada launch "Be Tire Smart" week [April 26, 2004]
Environment Minister urges Canadians to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and "Mow Down Pollution" with unique incentive program [April 23, 2004]
Government of Canada announces freight efficiency program [April 23, 2004]
Prime Minister visits the Iogen Corporation Iogen News Release (PDF) [April 21, 2004]
Saskatchewan Premier unveils world's first prototype hydrogen/diesel pickup truck [April 21, 2004]
Statement by the Canadian and United States co-chairs following the meeting of the bilateral working group on climate change [April 15, 2004]
"Turn Off the Key" Anti-idling campaign launched in Québec [April 8, 2004]
Government of Canada invests in hazardous waste treatment technology [April 7, 2004]
Environmental technology awards opening markets for innovative Canadian companies [April 02, 2004]
- Backgrounder: Canada's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program
- www.etvcanada.com [Web Site]
$40 million in new green municipal funds projects announced for British Columbia [April 2, 2004]
$20 million green municipal funds investment loan helps TransLink make electric trolleys greener [April 2, 2004]
Speaking Notes for the Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment at the Sustainable cities plenary panel - GLOBE 2004 [April 2, 2004]
Community-based projects to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions [April 02, 2004]
Government of Canada supports the development of ultraviolet water treatment technology [April 2, 2004]
Government of Canada gears up to put fuel-cell technologies on the road [April 01, 2004]
- Backgrounder: Hydrogen highway
- Backgrounder: Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance (CTFCA) projects announced April 1, 2004
- Photo
- Speaking Notes for the Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment at an announcement of funding for the Hydrogen Highway Project
Government of Canada supports the development of green energy technologies [April 1, 2004]
March 2004
Environmental Solutions, Economic Opportunities - Second TEAM Progress Report -2001-2003 [March 31, 2004]
Visit the new web site for Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM) [March 31, 2004]
Government asks Canadians to take the One-Tonne Challenge to help meet climate change goals [March 26, 2004]
- Backgrounder: The One-Tonne Challenge
- Backgrounder: One-Tonne Challenge Partnerships
- One-Tonne Challenge Web Site
SMART Lite - Guidance to Develop GHG Estimates to Accompany a TEAM Proposal Application [March 25, 2004]
Requirements and Guidance for the System of Measurement And Reporting for Technologies (SMART) - January 2004 [March 25, 2004]
Media Advisory - Government of Canada launches One-Tonne Challenge program to help Canadians reduce greenhouse gas emissions [March 25, 2004]
Federal and provincial governments sign climate change co-operation agreement (Manitoba) [March 19, 2004]
Winners of Canada's energy efficiency awards honoured [March 22, 2004]
- Backgrounder: Canada's energy efficiency awards
- Backgrounder: Canada's energy-efficiency champions (2004)
Government and industry establish efficiency ratings for gas fireplaces [March 15, 2004]
New reporting requirements enhance Canada's capacity to track and report progress on GHG emissions [March 12, 2004]
Petroleum technology research centre [March 05, 2004]
Building on Success: Climate Change Action Fund 2002-2003 Annual Report [March 5, 2004]
Government of Canada and Memorial University team up for energy efficiency [March 5, 2004]
A new incentive for industry to capture and store carbon dioxide [March 01, 2004]
February 2004
Government of Canada announces successful proposals in ethanol expansion program [February 13, 2004]
Government of Canada presents awards for most fuel-efficient vehicles [February 11, 2004]
The Goverment of Canada re-stated Canada's commitment to climate change in this week's Speech from the Throne [February 2, 2004]
