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CFB Kingston failed environmental compliance inspection on refrigerants: memo
National Defence blamed limited maintenance resources and poor record-keeping as documents said three halocarbon releases topped 100 kilograms each.
- Environment Canada sent National Defence a warning letter earlier this year, alleging CFB Kingston broke federal environmental rules by failing to test rooftop air conditioners for refrigerant leaks in 2023.
- The Defence Department blamed limited maintenance resources and poor record-keeping for the oversight. The base experienced three large halocarbon releases of over 100 kilograms in the past two years.
- Halocarbons are greenhouse gases widely used as refrigerants and are associated with climate change. These substances escaped during the releases documented by National Defence.
- Following recent government hikes to the defence budget, increased resources for maintenance and compliance have been allocated to Kingston base. The additional funding aims to prevent future environmental violations.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has booked tens of billions in added defence spending to meet Canada's steep NATO commitments. A previous operational spending clawback reportedly continues despite the budget increases.
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CFB Kingston failed environmental compliance inspection on refrigerants: memo
OTTAWA - Environment Canada sent National Defence a warning letter earlier this year alleging CFB Kingston broke federal environmental rules by failing to test rooftop air conditioners for refrigerant leaks
·Toronto, Canada
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