Canada too weak on polluters by CanWest News Service, October 07, 2007, The Edmonton Journal
Canada ranks fifth among the 21 wealthiest nations of the world when it comes to overall support for developing countries, but near the bottom of the list for its environmental policies, according to a new study released today.
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