Ottawa biologist discovers salmon-PCB link
VANCOUVER – An Ottawa biologist and his colleagues have discovered that sockeye salmon migrating from the Pacific Ocean bring high … Continue reading Ottawa biologist discovers salmon-PCB link
CRTC examines Green Party debate complaint
TORONTO – The federal broadcast regulator is investigating an allegation by the Green Party that its leader has been unfairly … Continue reading CRTC examines Green Party debate complaint
Election postpones Kyoto agreement
Report criticizes Canada’s ecological record
Canada is being criticized by environmentalists for its slow steps to protect the boreal forest, one of the globe's largest … Continue reading Report criticizes Canada’s ecological record
Ban PBDEs now, scientists urge gov’t
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Researchers say Canada should move quickly to ban chemical flame retardants that are polluting the Arctic. http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=sep17pbdeban17092003 Continue reading Ban PBDEs now, scientists urge gov’t
Environmental groups demand moratorium on industrial development in endangered forests
A new report and map released today by Greenpeace, ForestEthics and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) slams Canada's federal … Continue reading Environmental groups demand moratorium on industrial development in endangered forests
CPAWS one of first organizations in Canada to be accredited as an enthical fundraising organization
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is one of the first organizations in Canada to become an accredited adherent … Continue reading CPAWS one of first organizations in Canada to be accredited as an enthical fundraising organization
Antarctic ozone hole grows to record size
GENEVA – The hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic reached a record size this year, the United Nations' … Continue reading Antarctic ozone hole grows to record size
Salmon bring PCBs home from ocean: study
VANCOUVER – Sockeye salmon migrating from the Pacific Ocean bring high levels of industrial pollutants called PCBs to pristine lakes … Continue reading Salmon bring PCBs home from ocean: study
Salmon bring PCBs home from ocean: study
VANCOUVER – Sockeye salmon migrating from the Pacific Ocean bring high levels of industrial pollutants called PCBs to pristine lakes … Continue reading Salmon bring PCBs home from ocean: study
CPAWS congratulates Prime Minister Chr?tien on International Parks Award
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) congratulates Prime Minister Jean Chr?tien for receiving the Fred M. Packard International Parks … Continue reading CPAWS congratulates Prime Minister Chr?tien on International Parks Award
Canada hasn’t mended polluting ways: report
With only a decade left to cut greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Kyoto Accord, new data show that Canadians … Continue reading Canada hasn’t mended polluting ways: report