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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-02-25, Page 6Page 6 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, February 25, 2009 www.goderichsignalstar.com Proprietor and published by Bowes Publishers, P.O. Box 220, 120 Huckins Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 486 EDITORIAL It's time to pay for climate change While U.S. Prat Barack Obama was making nice with Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the issue of global warming last week, the real work was being started by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Clinton was flying off for talks with the country that will decide the fate of the Kyoto accord and whatever succeeds it this December in Copenhagen. That's China, now the world's latest emitter of greenhouse gasses (GHG) and, along with the U.S., responsible for about 40 per cent of global emissions. Canada accounts for two per cent and yet is the only one of these three coun- tries impacted by Kyoto. . While we're in violation of the United Nations treaty to which the previous Liberal government committed us, neither China nor the U.S. are affected. China leads the developing world, which Kyoto's drafters exempted from having to lower GHG emissions for the duration of the treaty from 2008 to 2012. The U.S., dating back to the Bill Clinton -Al Gore administration, never rati- fied Kyoto because of this omission. It's position then, and now, is that any global warming treaty requires the developing world to lower emissions, as well as industrialized countries. Given Obama's commitment, following the George Bush era, to re-engage the U.S. in a leadership role in climate change, Canadians cheering him on should understand what it will mean for us. It means we will have to pay to help the developing world lower its GHG emissions as part of whatever agree- ment replaces Kyoto. As the Washington Post reported Friday following Obama's visit to Canada, "A key questions is whether. the United States and other wealthy nations are willing to help finance this low -carbon transition for developing nations. Achim Steiner, executive director of the UN Environment Program, said China and India are asking, 'Are you willing to help share that cost so we can go to a cleaner future?"' Best to remember this the next time Obama comes calling on climate change. Because soon, he's going to want more from us than a Beaver Tail and a c ouple•of Maple Leaf cookies for his daughters. (Sun Media) Local talent a tasty treat Those in attendance at the Lions Club's A Taste of Goderich Saturday eve- ning, were able to sample some tasty food bits but the real highlight of the evening was the showcase of local talent. And the competition illustrated the•fact that there's a deep talent pool in the Goderich area. From the string precision of the Huron String School through to the stirring performances of a number of skilled singers to the hand -clapping energy of the Corrigan Irish Dancers, the talent competition held a hungry crowd in place. The Lions Club is to be commended for providing a forum for young people to showcase their talent and compete for cash prizes, savings bonds in this case. It provides a rare opportunity for youngsters to perforin in front of a substantial audience and the greatest benefit is that the audience gets to experience and appreciate the outstanding young talent that quietly exists in Goderich. While a mix of a number of events took the audience'sattention away from the performers at times, the event shows great promise and is deserving of a high profile. Congratulations to the young performers, they demonstrated that there is some amazing talent in town. And thanks to the Lions for giving them • an opportunity to perform. (D.S.) .....s:. The Goderich Signal -Star, published every Wednesday at Goderich, Ontario is one of The Signal -Star Publishing Group of Community Newspapers, a division of Bowes Publishers The Goderich Signal Star shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad for typographical ermr in publication except to the extent of the chi of that portion of the ad in which the ermr occurred. The Goderich Signal -Star reserves.. the right to reject er edit any advertisement. The Goderich Signal -Star is a proud member of the Canadian • Catra ttardty Newspapers Association (eCNA) and The (Intafo •• • Comnhunity Newspapers Association (OCNA). Otiifllootlat RAISE YouR HAND IF YOU'RE POT FROM TUE OL 4fIMER► NOCXE Y TOURNAMENT f Proposal could enhance employment To the Editor; This proposal, I believe, is the most important of all regarding future use of Maitland Woods Urban Forest, which includes Part 4 and Part 5 Plan 22R5535, Reg. May 3, 2009. As I am sure that you understand, not only my concerns but also those of others is that we do not want any disturbance of any kind through Part 4 and Part 5 Plan 22R5535. Saying that, there are many options that will use this area to enhance employment and that I believe is what project 00178 is all about. - During the years of 2007 and 2008, I did exten- sive research. in the area of the project 00178 for which this screening report is directed. I have spent more time than anyone in the area at times depend- ing on the season every day. And have located, identified and documented most, but not all, of the species that make up the living ecosystem of Maitland Woods Urban Forest and Part 4 and 5. I am an Ontario Certified Hike Leader and last fall I worked with Goderich District Collegiate Environment teacher, Wendy Miltenberg. holding Editorial Deadlines... Monday at 10 am Advertising Deadlines... Entertainment, Births, Deaths, In Memoriams... 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