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What's Being Done / Research /Air and Toxic IssuesAssesses environmental impacts of toxic chemicals and develops measures for preventing potential environmental impacts. Environment Canada. Atlantic Region. Environmental Protection Branch. Alien Invaders in Canada's Waters, Wetlands and ForestsA collection of papers about various alien species and the impact they have had on Canadian ecosystems. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service. Biotechnology Notices of Submission ProjectGovernment evaluators from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada assess new agricultural products of biotechnology for food, livestock feed, and environmental safety. Product developers are required to follow regulatory directives and guidelines by supplying evaluators with detailed and comprehensive information about their products. Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Plant Products Directorate. Plant Health Division. Canada's Model Forest ProgramAn initiative in building partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally to generate new ideas and solutions to sustainable forest management issues. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service. Canadian CTBT Verification ProgramDescribes monitoring methods to ensure compliance to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty. Natural Resources Canada. Geological Survey of Canada. Canadian Lightweight Materials Research Initiative (CLIMRI )Coordinates research and development for weight reduction in transportation applications to decrease greenhouse gases and improve Canada's position in vehicle manufacturing. Natural Resources Canada. Minerals and Metals Sector. CANMET - Energy Diversification Research LaboratoryThe CEDRL laboratory runs programs in 3 areas of specialization: buildings, industry and renewable energy sources, with a mission to reduce GHG emissions, increase energy sustainably and improve ability to innovate. Natural Resources Canada. CANMET. CANMET - Energy Technology CentreCETC develops a wide range of environmental energy technologies for virtually all sectors of the Canadian economy. Natural Resources Canada. CANMET. CANMET - Energy Technology Centre - DevonCWRC is the federal government's primary research group for the development of hydrocarbon supply technologies and related environmental technologies, with an emphasis on oil sands and heavy oil. Natural Resources Canada. CANMET. Cartagena Protocol to the United Nations Convention on Biological DiversityThe Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. United Nations. Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Consumer Environment StudyA 1993 report examining the link between consumer attitudes and environmentally sensitive food purchasing behaviour. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Market and Industry Services Branch. Food Bureau. Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network, EMANOrganizations and individuals involved in ecological monitoring in Canada to better detect, describe, and report on ecosystem changes. Environment Canada. Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network Coordinating Office. Environmental Protection - Selected PublicationsInformation resources addressing environmental concerns for such topics such as clean air and water, and urban and agricultural issues. Environment Canada. Green Lane. EnviroZine - Science and TechnologyRead these articles to find out the latest developments in environmental research from measuring arctic ozone depletion from outer space to how to make our roads safer. Environment Canada. Envirozine. Existing Substances EvaluationThe Existing Substances Branch leads the environmental risk assessment of priority substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Environment Canada. Existing Substances Branch. Federal Science for Sustainable DevelopmentThe five federal government departments dealing with natural resources work together to coordinate the use of science and technology for sustainable development. Federal Science for Sustainable Development. Fundamentals of Remote SensingWhat is remote sensing? Remote sensing is the science (and to some extent, art) of acquiring information about the Earth's surface without actually being in contact with it. Natural Resources Canada. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing. Gas HydratesUses studies on the west coast of Vancouver Island as an example. Natural Resources Canada. Geological Survey of Canada. Pacific Division. Health Policy Research Bulletin - Health and the Environment - Critical PathwaysThis issue explores the range of research and evidence required to effectively assess and manage environmental health risks. Health Canada In Situ Sensor Measurement Assimilation ProgramThe objective of this program is to make significant advancements in the practical use of Earth observation data by developing intelligent in situ measurement capabilities that open new pathways towards the generation of quantitative geophysical and biospheric information products. Natural Resources Canada. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing. NatureWatchA suite of community based or "citizen science" monitoring programs that encourage schools, community groups, individuals, naturalists, backyard enthusiasts, Scouts and Guides to engage in the monitoring of soil, air, water and other aspects of environmental quality. Environment Canada. Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network Coordinating Office. Northern Information Network (NIN)Encourages information sharing about the Canadian territories in areas such as resource management and economic development. Includes a database of projects, documents on northern opportunities and a discussion forum. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Office of Energy EfficiencyPovides information on everything you need to save energy, money, and help protect the environment. Natural Resources Canada. Office of Energy Efficiency. Polar Continental Shelf Project (PCSP)Coordinates support for, and offers expert advice to organizations and independent researchers working in isolated areas throughout the Canadian Arctic. Support includes transportation, communications, accommodation, field equipment and related services. Natural Resources Canada. Polar Continental Shelf Project. Urban Infrastructure RehabilitationInformation on developing cost-effective technologies for enhancing the performance and durability of municipally-owned road systems, bridges and buried services. National Research Council Canada. Institute for Research in Construction. Working for you - A Clean EnvironmentAddresses the issues of groundwater, climate change, metals in the environment and mineral and energy resource assessments. Natural Resources Canada. Earth Sciences Sector. Working for you - Strong and Safe CommunitiesAddresses the issues of natural hazards and emergency response, aeronautical charting and Canada/United States international boundary maintenance. Natural Resources Canada. Earth Sciences Sector. Working for You - Sustainable Development of Natural ResourcesLearn how the Earth Sciences Sector and its partners are responding to Canadians' concerns through research and development: geoscience for sustainable development, geoscience for oceans management, sustainable development through knowledge integration, geomatics for sustainable development of natural resources, gas hydrates, Targeted Geoscience Initiative. Natural Resources Canada. Earth Sciences Sector. |
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