International Institute For Sustainable Development
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Changing climate an ‘important factor’ in future Manitoba highway planningA series of crashes on highways across southern Manitoba has once again renewed conversations around road safety and maintenance as climate change causes more extreme weather.EnvironmentMar 9, 2022
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Big oil, big banks and environment leaders link up to solve climate crisisFounding members include Suncor Energy, Imperial Oil and Shell Canada, as well as the World Wildlife Fund, and federal and Alberta government representatives.CanadaDec 17, 2019
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Air pollution causes 7,700 premature deaths in Canada each year, costs $36B: reportNew research suggests the number of premature deaths caused by air pollution is closer to 7,700 people a year.CanadaJun 1, 2017
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The effect millions of zebra mussels could have on Manitoba ecosystems, infrastructureThey are reproducing by the millions and have the potential to completely blanket lake bottoms, boats and pipes. Zebra mussels are becoming a growing concern in Manitoba and have already infested three bodies of water.Aug 17, 2016
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Experimental Lakes Area to get boost from federal governmentThe Liberal government is expected to reinvest in a world-class freshwater research station in northwestern Ontario that was once in danger of shutting down.CanadaAug 10, 2016
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Immunization rates dropping in WinnipegThe number of children being vaccinated in Winnipeg dropped significantly over the first decade of the 21st century.HealthMay 2, 2014
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