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May 2005 Edition Kyoto - it needs science not satire, to reduce global warming The Kyoto Accord has developed from a well-meaning international initiative to reduce global warming into a pseudo religion which transcends rational debate and divides viewpoints into ‘good’ and ‘evil’. The Accord is mindful of The Lord Of The Rings with its witches’ brew of economics, international politics, ecology, limnology, and oceanography - to name but a few. These are erudite, highly complex scientific disciplines in which even academics find difficulty in fully comprehending Kyoto’s vast range of permutations. See Tom's full commentary Also in this issue: Ultraviolet light for odour control Hi-tech project defends the Riviera Time to examine best practices in pipeline management Greensand filter media gives high quality water Innovative instrumentation reduces RO fouling New operators’ standards to protect Canada’s water Accreditation of Canadian environmental laboratories Satellite treatment technology helps Niagara Falls to meet Ontario’s F-5-5 CSO requirement Mold infestation is a serious health threat to residents and workers Designing a multi-purpose pumping and storage facility Innovative system keeps Toronto cool Canadian covers for U.S. wastewater treatment building Secondary containment dilemma Inexpensive lining system extends life of leaking tank Bolted stainless steel tanks are versatile Increased penalties for corporate officers and directors Stainless steel tanks can be erected on-site Jet mixers solve sludge storage tank settling problem Is the US government ignoring leaking UST threat? Environmental News Items

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