Media Advisory - Environmental Defence, former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to mark a precedent setting climate achievement on Thursday as Ontario goes coal-free

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - Environmental Defence will host a special event with former U.S. Vice-President and Chairman of the Climate Reality Project, Al Gore, and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to mark a precedent setting climate achievement. As Ontario goes coal-free, the global significance of the largest carbon reduction project in North America will be highlighted.

WHO:   

Al Gore, former U.S. Vice-President and Chairman of the Climate Reality Project

Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario

Tim Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Defence

WHEN:  

Thursday, November 21, 1:45p.m. - 2:30p.m.

WHERE: 

Atrium, MaRS Discovery District

101 College St., Toronto, ON M5G 1L7

For media unable to attend in person, a webcast will be available at: http://bit.ly/18N7AQv

About ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE (www.environmentaldefence.ca): Environmental Defence is Canada's most effective environmental action organization. We challenge, and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all.

SOURCE: Environmental Defence

Naomi Carniol, Environmental Defence, 416-323-9521 ext 258; 416-570-2878 (cell); [email protected]

Stephanie Kohls, Environmental Defence, 416-323-9521 ext. 232; 416-885-7847 (cell); [email protected]