2002 – Newsroom Archives
December | November | October | September | August | June | May | April | March | February | January
December 2002
Government of Canada ratifies Kyoto Protocol [December 17, 2002]
Statement by Prime Minister Chrétien following the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol [December 16, 2002]
The SMART (System of Measurement and Reporting for Technologies) TEAM (Technology Early Action Measures) designed the SMART as a practical and cost-effective approach to evaluate the GHG performance and impacts of TEAM funded projects [December 2002]
November 2002
Government of Canada takes Action to Make its Fleet Climate-Friendly [November 22, 2002]
- Backgrounder: Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels in Government of Canada Fleet
- Backgrounder: Most Fuel-efficient Vehicles For The 2003 Model Year
The Government of Canada released the Climate Change Plan for Canada [November 21, 2002]
October 2002
Government of Canada at the Eighth Conference of Parties on (COP 8) Climate Change [October 23 to November 1, 2002]
Anderson and Dhaliwal welcome constructive provincial / territorial input into draft climate change plan [October 28, 2002]
Modelling the economic impacts of addressing Climate Change
Government of Canada officials held a background technical briefing on the latest economic modelling of Canada's Kyoto commitment to address climate change. [October 2002]
Government of Canada released a comprehensive overview of its Draft Plan on Climate Change: Achieving our Commitments Together [October 24, 2002]
Government of Canada Reveals Major Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Air Quality Benefits from Widespread Use of "Green Roofs" [October 9, 2002]
Green Municipal Fund Invest $5.2 Million to Improve Infrastructure and the Environment in British Columbia Communities [October 7, 2002]
Green Municipal Funds Invest $10 Million to Improve Municipal Infrastructure and the Environment [October 7, 2002]
September 2002
How Will Water Resources be Managed in a Changing Climate? [September 9, 2002]
August 2002
Drivers, Stop Your Engines! Gasoline Industry and Government Launch Anti-idling Campaign [August 14, 2002]
June 2002
Saskatchewan's First Wind Power Project Officially Opened [June 27, 2002]
Government Invests in Promising Wind Energy Technology [June 17, 2002]
Ministers Anderson and Dhaliwal Welcome Launch of GELCO [June 10, 2002]
Government of Canada Announces Transit Pass Pilot Project [June 7, 2002]
Government of Canada Kicks Off Vehicle Anti-Idling Campaign [June 6, 2002]
May 2002
Dhaliwal Opens Energy Ottawa's Green Hydro Site in Ottawa [May 6, 2002]
April 2002
Government of Canada Supports Residential Solar Energy Systems [April 22, 2002]
Green Municipal Funds Investments of $1.2 million to Improve Municipal Infrastructure and the Environment [April 22, 2002]
Three Members Appointed to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology [April 22, 2002]
Baseline Protection Initiative (BPI) – On-Line Registration – As of April 10, 2002, Canadian organizations can visit the BPI web site and register on-line the actions they have taken since January 1, 1990, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The BPI ensures that Canadian organizations that act early to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are not disadvantaged should potential climate change policies based on emission levels be implemented. [April 2002]
Vehicle anti-idling campaign comes to Mississauga schools [April 16, 2002]
Competitive, Low-Interest Loans Available For Green Infrastructure Projects [April 8, 2002]
Chill Out With New, Cool Technology [April 8, 2002]
Government of Canada Invests $2.7 Million in Green Fuel Research [April 5, 2002]
March 2002
New Directors and Members Appointed to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology [March 26, 2002]
For One Year, 155 STM Buses to run on Biodiesel in Downtown Montréal [March 25, 2002]
New System Combines Home Heating and Ventilation [March 21, 2002]
Funding to Assist Use Of Canada's Forests and Farmlands to Fight Climate Change [March 19, 2002]
Costs of Kyoto – What we Know [March 18, 2002]
Environmental Technology Awards Opening Markets for Innovative Canadian Companies [March 13, 2002]
Notes for an address by the Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment on the Occasion of the GLOBE 2002 Conference [March 13, 2002]
Government of Canada Announces $883,000 in New Funding for Climate Change Museum Exhibits and Activities [March 8, 2002]
Canada Engages United States With Joint Agreement to Fight Climate Change [March 7, 2002]
Warmest Winter on Record for Southern Ontario and Southern Quebec – Most of Canada Remains Very Dry [March 7, 2002]
Climate Change Research Will Help the Agriculture Industry [March 1, 2002]
Think climate: change – The Earth is getting warmer – find out more about how the Government of Canada, businesses and communities are acting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and how you can take part! [March 2002]
February 2002
Government of Canada Announces Funding for International Children's Conference [February 26, 2002]
New Funding for Community-Based Climate Change Action [February 18, 2002]
Helping Ontario Adapt to Our Changing Climate [February 15, 2002]
Statement by Environment Minister David Anderson following the release of the U.S. proposal on clean air and climate change [February 14, 2002]
Minister Anderson Announces $2.1 Million for Environmental Projects [February 11, 2002]
How do we Adapt to our Changing Climate? – A new research network that will help us adapt to our changing climate will soon extend across the country [February 7, 2002]
January 2002
Canada's Climate Largely Warm and Dry in 2001 [January 21, 2002]
New Energy-Wise Web Site for Children [January 18, 2002]
Science North and Partners Launch Spectacular Climate Change Show [January 11, 2002]
Government of Canada Investment Advances Next Generation of Clean Vehicle Technologies [January 10, 2002]
People In Saskatchewan Gain Access To Climate Change Information [January 8, 2002]
Canada's Third National Report on Climate Change – Actions to meet commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change [January 2002]
CCAF - PEO Projects – Canadians are tackling climate change with the help of the Climate Change Action Fund - Public Education and Outreach Program [January 2002]