1. How should governments in Canada respond to political and economic issues? Environmental Issues Research Project

2. CLIMATE CHANGE A HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE http://www.weday.com/files/2015/04/GV-Apr.4- Article.pdf Mary Robinson, former Prime Minister of Ireland, speaking at We Day Manitoba in 2014. Photo by Scott Ramsay http://www.weday.com/files/2015/04/GV- Apr.4-Secondary.pdf

3. Geographical Thinking Climate Change Maps/Canada https://ec.gc.ca/adsc- cmda/default.asp?lang=En&n=4A21B114-1 Choose one of the 5 maps/graphs and complete the analysis.

4. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). IPCC assessments provide a scientific basis for governments at all levels to develop climate related policies, and they underlie negotiations at the UN Climate Conference – the United Nations

5. A brief history of climate change http://www.bbc.com/news/science- environment-15874560

6. From Kyoto Protocol to Today… Kyoto Protocol:

7. https://www.ipcc.ch/index.htm https://www.ipcc.ch/news_and_events/docs/factsheets/FS_what_ipcc.pdf

8. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has organized many of the risks of climate change into five "reasons for concern." [1][2] The reasons for concern show that these risks increase with increases in the Earth's global mean temperature (i.e., global warming). Published in 2001 and 2007.Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changeclimate change [1][2]global warming

9. The IPCC's five reasons for concern are listed on page 310 of your textbook: List these impacts:

10. Environmental Research Project TASK: You will research one environmental issue either in Canada or around the world. You will a.Describe the issue-WWWWWH b.Present both sides (perspectives) c.Present a solution and/or compromise Use the following website to get you started: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/15- current-environmental-problems.php