Scientists warn of dwindling N.S. cod stocks
A group of Atlantic Canadian scientists warned the federal fisheries minister Tuesday that cod stocks off eastern Nova Scotia have … Continue reading Scientists warn of dwindling N.S. cod stocks
Underwater weapons clean-up a go
Environmentalists, mussel farmers waiting on judge
Irving gives unqualified backing to Kyoto
FREDERICTON – Arthur Irving, one of Canada's wealthiest oil executives, says he supports the Kyoto accord on greenhouse gas emissions. … Continue reading Irving gives unqualified backing to Kyoto
Housing sprawl endangers plants, animals
EAST LANSING, MI. – Just as cars that carry only the driver to work are more polluting per person than … Continue reading Housing sprawl endangers plants, animals
Government dismantles Graham-Laurier Provincial Park for oil and gas development
Legislative changes to the Parks and Protected Areas Act (Bill 84) removes an 11km corridor of land from Graham Laurier … Continue reading Government dismantles Graham-Laurier Provincial Park for oil and gas development
Global news for Canada’s whales and cod
Three recent news stories prove that ocean protection is being taken seriously across the globe but that more still needs … Continue reading Global news for Canada’s whales and cod
Polar bears will suffer as longer summers thin Arctic ice
LONDON – Rising temperatures have caused the Arctic ice cap to thin, which is bad news for polar bears. http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/10/29/polar_bears031029 Continue reading Polar bears will suffer as longer summers thin Arctic ice
Photos confirm Arctic melting, say researchers
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Scientists studying 25-year-old photographs of the Canadian Arctic say the region is undergoing "pronounced change". http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=oct28seaicearctic28102003 Continue reading Photos confirm Arctic melting, say researchers
Top court upholds government powers to protect environment
OTTAWA – In a landmark decision that will have ramifications across the country, the Supreme Court of Canada released a … Continue reading Top court upholds government powers to protect environment
SCOC decision won’t affect Lynnview Ridge
Edmonton – A Supreme Court ruling that says Imperial Oil must clean up an old fuel depot in Quebec won't … Continue reading SCOC decision won’t affect Lynnview Ridge
‘Polluter pays’ law upheld
Edmonton – A Supreme Court ruling that upholds the "polluter-pays" principle of environmental clean-up will be helpful in enforcing existing … Continue reading ‘Polluter pays’ law upheld