The handbook, written by Pembina's Policy Director, Mark Winfield, and produced by Environmental Communications Options, provides an overview of the key environmental issues in Ontario in 2003 for decision-makers, the media and the public.
The handbook consists of an introduction and seven chapters dealing with specific issues (Air Quality; Water; Urban Sprawl and Smart Growth; Municipal and Hazardous Waste Management; Electricity and Energy; Forestry and Parks; and Governance).
Each issue area chapter consists of four sections: a situational overview and key facts around each issue; an overview of the major issues; a summary of the actions needed by the provincial government to address these issues;and sources of additional information (people and websites). Where appropriate maps and graphics are provided identifying geographic focal points for each issue.
