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
From Arctic tundra to primeval rainforest to arid desert, our natural world is being fragmented by ever-expanding towns and cities, roads, transmission lines and pipelines, and pockmarked by mines, pump jacks, flare stacks and other infrastructure used to drill, frack and strip-mine fossil fuels. Continue reading Tahltan’s Sacred Headwaters defence has deep roots
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
Many urban areas have built or are considering building waste-incineration facilities to generate energy. At first glance, it seems like a win-win. You get rid of "garbage" and acquire a new energy source with fuel that’s almost free. But it’s a problematic solution, and a complicated issue. Continue reading Incinerating trash is a waste of resources
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”
The science is clear: human-caused climate change is the most pressing threat to humanity, and we must work to resolve it. We don’t have time for debunked conspiracy theories. Continue reading Conspiracies fuel climate change denial and belief in chemtrails
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
