Upcoming CESR environmental and social lectures held at Dalhousie Law School

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CESR SPEAKER SERIES NEXT WEEK OCT. 21 - OCT. 25
Three lectures related to environmental and social issues that you may be
interested in. All these lectures are open to the public, free, and held at
Dalhousie Law School, 6061 University Avenue.

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"Learning from Alberta: The Human and Environmental Costs of the Gas
Industry"
Dr. Martha Kostuch
Veterinarian and Environmental Activist
Monday, October 21 from 12:00-1:00 pm in Room 105, Dalhousie Law School

Dr. Martha Kostuch, veterinarian and long-time critic of the oil and gas
industry in Alberta, will be in Nova Scotia to describe her province's
experience with the industry and offer lessons for Nova Scotia. She will pay
special attention to health and safety concerns, in particular the health
impacts of sour gas. Martha has participated in many regulatory hearings in
Alberta and in efforts to develop new standards for the industry. Co-hosted
with the Ecology Action Centre (http://www.ecologyaction.ca/). Contact Mark
Butler at
429-2202.

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"International Law and the Abolition of the Death Penalty"
Dr. William Schabas
International Human Rights Lawyer and Scholar
Thursday, October 24 from 12:00-1:00 pm in Room 105, Dalhousie Law School

Dr. William Schabas is the current Director of the Irish Centre for Human
Rights at the National University of Ireland. He is the author of the book
Genocide in International Law and was a delegate of the International Centre
for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy to the United Nations in
1998. In 2000, he was awarded the Medal of the International Society for the
Reform of Criminal Law. Co-hosted with Law Hour.

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"Justice and Jobs in a Green and Democratic Canada"
Dr. Jack Layton
Toronto City Councillor and NDP Leadership Candidate
Friday, October 25 from 3:00-4:00 pm in Room 104, Dalhousie Law School

Jack is the former president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
and of
the Toronto Atmospheric Fund. He launched the Green Infrastructure Fund and
the International White Ribbon Campaign to end men's violence against women.
He also wrote the book Homelessness: The Making and Unmaking of a Crisis. In
2000, he was awarded the Environmental Professional of the Year by the
International Association of Energy Engineers. Jack serves on the Faculty of
Geography and as an Adjunct Environmental Studies Professor at the
University of Toronto.

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For more information about the Society for Corporate Environmental and
Social Responsibility (CESR), please visit our web site or contact us:
Web site: http://is2.dal.ca/~cesr
Email: cesr@is2.dal.ca



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