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Environment - US Department of State
U.N. Urges Companies to Face Environmental ChallengesReport says companies that successfully manage ecosystems will reap benefitsCompanies that use the Earth’s natural resources more wisely will likely see bigger profits and enjoy more stable and predictable businesses, a new U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP) report says. ... [Read More]
The United States and Canada Convene Fourth Bilateral Working Group on Climate Change
The United States and Canada established a Bilateral Working Group on Climate Change in December 2002 to expand and intensify existing bilateral efforts to address global climate change. As a step in that process, on June 14, 2005, the two countries convened the fourth meeting of the Bilateral Working Group in Washington, DC. Dr. Harlan Watson, Senior Climate Negotiator and Special Representative for the U.S. Department of State, led the U.S. delegation, which included representatives from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Energy, State, and Transportation, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Doug Forsythe of Foreign Affairs Canada and Mark Berman of Environment Canada led the Canadian delegation, which included representatives from the Departments of Environment, Foreign Affairs, and Natural Resources. The purpose of the meeting was to revi ... [Read More]
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Environment Canada ... Fax: 613-946-1520 Obscene materials, hate propaganda, most weapons and firearms, and goods harmful to the environment are prohibited from entering Canada. Pets Dogs and cats from the U.S. that are at least three months old need signed and dated certificates from a veterinarian verifying ... [Read More]
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Under Secretary for Global AffairsBureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs [Read More]
Council of North American Environment Commission Meets - US Department of State
The CEC was established by Canada, Mexico and the United States to build cooperation among the NAFTA partners in implementing the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), the environmental side accord to the NAFTA. The CEC addresses environmental issues of continental concern, with particular attention to the environmental challenges and opportunities presented by continent-wide free trade. The Council, the CEC's governing body, is composed of the federal environment ministers (or equivalent) of the three countries, and meets at least once a year. The Council members are Canadian Environment Minister Stéphane Dion, Mexican Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources, Alberto Cárdenas Jiménez and US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. The Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) is a 15-member, independent, volunteer body that provides advice and public input to Council on any matter within the scope of NAAEC. ... [Read More]
Environment News - US Department of State
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The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State's pamphlet A Safe Trip Abroad . ... [Read More]
Global Issues - US Department of State
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IIP: Publications: An Outline of American Geography - Contents
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