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Risky Business:   How Canada is Avoiding Kyoto Action With Controversial Projects in Developing CountriesDescription:  Risky Business is a short background paper that describes how Canada is funding a controversial tree plantation in Brazil to get Kyoto credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, instead of cutting pollution at home.Published:  2003, David Suzuki FoundationWeblink (PDF Download): English  | Version FrancaiseBright Futures: Avoiding Blackouts in OntarioDescription:  This David Suzuki Foundation report was released in September 2003. It shows Ontario’s dependency on electric power and coal-powered plants can be cut dramatically by 2010 while improving the overall reliability of the electricity system if the province follows California’s lead.Published:  2003, David Suzuki FoundationWeblink:   Full Report | Executive SummarySmart Generation: Powering Ontario With Renewable EnergyDescription: Smart Generation shows how Ontario can immediately develop its abundant renewable sources of energy while creating a new focus on energy conservation and efficiency. In return, the province will get a more reliable electricity system, cleaner air, thousands of new jobs and the development of a vibrant industry.Published: 2004, David Suzuki FoundationWeblink: Full Report | Executive SummaryRenewable Energy for Productive Uses:Strategies to Enhance Environmental Protection and the Quality of Rural LifeJose Etcheverry (University of Toronto, 2003), 50 pages.Weblink:  Click to Read OnlineEnvironmental Challenges and Opportunities:Local–Global Perspectives on Canadian IssuesAuthor: Christopher Gore, Peter Stoett Chapter 10: Renewable Energy (José Etcherverry)Weblink: Smart Electricity OptionsAlternatives Magazine: Jan/Feb 2005

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