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By Deborah on May 12th, 2010

PICS Seminar May 31st: Is it possible to decouple economic wealth from carbon dioxide emission rates?

Presented by: Dr. Tim Garrett, University of Utah Date & Time: Monday, May 31 2010| 10:30 am – 11:30 am Location: Social Sciences & Mathematics Bldg. Room A110, University of Victoria Live Web Stream: http://www.pics.uvic.ca/broadcast.php Where does money get its value? What physically is economic value? For climate studies, this is a highly relevant question. […]

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By Deborah on May 05th, 2010

ICLEI Canada Seeking Expressions of Interest on Adaptation Initiative

ICLEI Canada is seeking interested communities for a new adaptation initiative starting in Fall 2010. More information can be found in the Expression of Interest here. Also contact ICLEI for more details and information. Take a look at the ICLEI Canada website here.

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By Deborah on April 30th, 2010

Job Posting: Senior Program Officer, Agriculture and Food Security

Senior Program Officer, Agriculture and Food Security Position #: 822 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $83,685 – $100,825 Duration: Indeterminate Closing Date: 16/05/10 Description Job Overview The Agriculture and Food Security (AFS) program supports research to increase production and incomes from small-scale farming, while contributing food to rural and urban consumers. The Canadian International […]

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By Deborah on April 22nd, 2010

World Celebrates 40th Annual Earth Day

Happy Earth Day, world! April 22nd 2010 hails the 40th Earth Day, the most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Check out Earth Day Canada’s website for news, events, resources and more. Love your earth. We’ve only got ONE!

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By Deborah on April 21st, 2010

Climate Scientist Sues National Post for Libel

University of Victoria Professor Dr. Andrew Weaver has launched a lawsuit today in the BC Supreme Court against three writers at the National Post newspaper, and the newspaper as a whole. Representation for Dr. Weaver released the following statement today: ——– News Release – Contact Roger McConchie for further information 604-988-1620 Climate Scientist Sues National […]

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By Deborah on April 21st, 2010

Institution of Civil Engineers 2010 Americas Convention

Institution of Civil Engineers 2010 Americas Convention June 3~5, 2010, Vancouver, BC, Canada Engineers @ the Heart of Society: Collaborating + Innovating for Our Common Future Westin Wall Centre 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4K3 Thursday 3rd June – Welcome Reception Friday 4th June – Conference & Gala Dinner Saturday 5th June – Tours […]

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By Deborah on April 20th, 2010

PICS Presents: New Approaches to Global Climate Change Governance

Presented by: Dr. Andreas Rechkemmer Tuesday, May 4 2010, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Social Sciences & Mathematics Bldg. Room A110, University of Victoria Live Web Stream: http://www.pics.uvic.ca/broadcast.php This lecture will summarize the main components of the present climate change regime, in particular the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol, as […]

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By Deborah on April 19th, 2010

The Human Face of Climate Change: The Public Health Perspective

The SFU Faculty of Health Sciences and Climate Change Impacts Consortium invites you to a special talk by Dr. John M. Balbus – “The Human Face of Climate Change: The Public Health Perspective”. Tuesday May 3, 2010 9:30 – 10:30 am SFU Burnaby Campus Blusson Hall Room TBD John M. Balbus, MD, MPH,is a senior […]

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