Gord Miller today released Building Momentum: Provincial Policies for Municipal Energy and Carbon Reductions, the latest volume of his annual Energy Conservation Progress Report. Continue reading Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner: Time for action on transit funding
Conservation groups welcome the federal government’s announcement that it intends to introduce an emergency protection order for Canada’s endangered Greater sage-grouse, but they also caution that the devil will be in the details. Continue reading Conservation groups cautiously optimistic about Greater sage-grouse announcement
Ecojustice lawyers, acting on behalf of Ontario Nature and Wildlands League, have filed a lawsuit alleging that the Ontario government acted unlawfully by making a regulation that undermines the Endangered Species Act. Continue reading Environmental groups sue Ontario government over decision to gut species at risk legislation
Greenpeace kicks off its Save the Arctic campaign to build support for preserving the region, which is under multiple threats — from climate change to giant oil companies planning to take advantage of melting ice to drill in the region. Continue reading Thousands hit the streets in mass bike ride to save the Arctic
Take action against cruel farming practices by signing the petition aimed at the Canadian government to afford the “5 Freedoms” to all farm animals in Canada. Continue reading Help improve conditions for farm animals in Canada
One year ago, the Coastal First Nations alliance announced a ban on killing bears for sport in the unceded territories of nine signatory nations. Continue reading Coastal Guardian Watchmen upholding First Nations ban on trophy hunting
Over the summer, Dogwood Initiative collected 12,800 new signatures on a petition opposing the expansion of coal export capacity in BC. Continue reading Opposition to Vancouver coal export expansion gains momentum
With BC Hydro’s Community Champions program, you could win $10,000 for your initiative by simply explaining what you do in a YouTube video. Continue reading BC Hydro offers awards for “Community Champions”
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is angered to learn that plans to begin gold mining work in the Tranquil Valley in Clayoquot Sound took a significant step forward last week. Continue reading Clayoquot Sound gold mine proposal moving forward without First Nations approval
Representatives of the 54 groups petition the province’s auditor general to do a more thorough job reviewing pipeline spills. Continue reading Alberta Auditor General urged to give proper pipeline safety review
New lawsuit from ForestEthics Advocacy and civil rights lawyers challenges restrictions on public input on energy projects. Continue reading Harper Government energy rules challenged in court
Canada’s largest direct-action conservation initiative calls on Canadians to participate in this fall’s cleanup, on September 21-29. Continue reading Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup celebrates 20 years
