ATS to start making cheap solar cells in autumn
TORONTO – ATS Automation (ATA.TO) said this week it plans to start producing low-cost solar cells by November, a move … Continue reading ATS to start making cheap solar cells in autumn
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Cape Breton coke ovens pose health risk: study
People living near the Sydney coke ovens and steel mill face higher risks of lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory … Continue reading Cape Breton coke ovens pose health risk: study
Heritage Minister Announces Long-Term Funding for National Parks Plan
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) applauds Heritage Minister, Sheila Copps’ announcement of an additional $144 million dollars over … Continue reading Heritage Minister Announces Long-Term Funding for National Parks Plan
Manitoba community complains of bad water
GRANVILLE, MAN. – After three weeks of no access to clean, running water, people in Granville Lake, Man., are walking … Continue reading Manitoba community complains of bad water
Report debunks myth that 12% protected areas enough for BC
VANCOUVER – A report released jointly today by the Sierra Legal Defence Fund and the UBC Centre for Biodiversity Research … Continue reading Report debunks myth that 12% protected areas enough for BC
Ontario implements Canada-wide air standards
Corner Brook watershed protest to continue
Green incentives give gov’t the biggest saving
REGINA – The Saskatchewan government stands to benefit the most from a federal subsidy for so-called green power. Ottawa is … Continue reading Green incentives give gov’t the biggest saving
Eves government abandons ecological priorities for forest management
Meridian stock hit by opposition to Argentine mine
TORONTO – Shares of Meridian Gold Inc. (MNG.TO) fell hard this week after the company said residents near its Esquel … Continue reading Meridian stock hit by opposition to Argentine mine
More trees under the axe in Aylmer
People in the Aylmer region of Gatineau have suffered another setback in their fight to save two forests there. http://ottawa.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=aylmertrees20030317 Continue reading More trees under the axe in Aylmer
Botanist sticks up forgotten lakes
A scientist who works in the wetlands along the shores of Lake Manitoba says the government is playing favourites. http://winnipeg.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=mb_lakemanitoba20030318 Continue reading Botanist sticks up forgotten lakes