This report is a central reference for Canadian scientists, researchers, students, journalists, lawyers and community leaders interested in environmentally responsible policy and action.This comprehensive 800-page report features: - scientific observation and statistical data on a wide range of environmental issues - analysis of the environment by ecozone as well as by political boundary - sections on the environmental impact of lifestyles, transportation, manufacturing and recreation - more than 400 graphs and tables bringing Canada's environmental realities into crisp focus.