Study says Canada isn't fighting global warming

Reuters reports on the study showing Canada to be one of the most developed nations lax on environmental standards.

The report put out by the Conference Board of Canada, says Canada's worst environmental problems are "greenhouse gas emissions, high garbage production, and rampant overuse of fresh water."

"Canada's government has been widely criticized for being soft on greenhouse gas emissions, which have been on the rise, partly due to booming development of the Alberta oil sands."

According to the study, the only two countries with worse environmental records are Australia and the United States.

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