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  1. Academics Urge Government Climate Action
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    More than 500 university faculty members from universities across Canada signed a letter to the Canadian Government calling for immediate drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The letter points out the time frame of reductions is critical.
  2. Bangladesh volunteers learn to make a life-or-death difference in a disaster
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2015
    In the wake of the Rana Plaza collapse, civilians - often first on the scene of disasters in poorer countries - are being trained to support emergency teams.
  3. Brandon University
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    Resource Type: Organization
  4. OXFAM Canada
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    Resource Type: Organization
  5. Rail disaster strategy lacking
    Re: Rail disaster plan falls short, critics warn

    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2015
    A rail disaster strategy should include an actual plan to save lives and the environment. It is impossible to compensate lost lives and damaged environment from highly toxic damaging crude oil and radioactive substances that are being transported.
  6. Toronto Council Moves to Protect City's Water from Pipeline Spills
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2015
    Toronto City Council's motion asking for emergency shut-off values on either side of the City of Toronto's major watercourses reflects increased resident pressure on the city to defend us all against environmental hazards.

Experts on Emergency/Disaster Planning in the Sources Directory

  1. Association of Caribbean States
  2. World Health Organization


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