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New pattern of humpback whale behavior discovered on BC’s North Coast
A 10-year research study suggests local displacement by human impacts may have more consequences than previously thought for humpback whales.
Conservation groups take feds to court over Kinder Morgan approval
Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline project approval flies in the face of precautionary, science-based decision-making, groups say.
Environmental group takes Ontario diamond mine to court
With assistance from Ecojustice lawyers, Wildlands League takes mining giant De Beers to court over failures to report on methylmercury, a neurotoxin.
BC government has massive gap to reach carbon pollution targets
New report offers the first independent assessment of BC’s Climate Leadership Plan after the federal government’s recently announced carbon price schedule.
Woodland caribou need urgent protection in Manitoba
Manitoba government needs to live up to its legal responsibility to protect woodland caribou, say conservation groups.
Kinder Morgan pipeline fight far from over
First Nations and conservation groups vow to continue to fight the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project.
Coastal First Nations applaud Northern Gateway rejection and crude oil tanker ban
In the wake of the tragic diesel spill in Heiltsuk Territory, Coastal First Nations finally get a ban on crude oil transport along BC’s North Coast.
Turning Ontario’s climate targets into reality
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario praises the new climate law, but warns of tough road ahead.
US Cancels Energy Leases in Badger-Two Medicine
The sacred Blackfeet region of Badger-Two Medicine, part of the transboundary Crown of the Continent Ecosystem, moves closer to protection.
Sunken tug raised from Heiltsuk waters: Now the real work begins
A month after sinking, the Nathan E. Stewart tugboat was finally raised from the seafloor. But its only the beginning for the Heiltsuk community.
Albertans Love their Headwaters
New poll highlights the importance of Alberta’s mountain headwater regions for all communities downstream.
Coastal communities should be active participant in delivery of marine investments
Canada’s investments in marine safety and emergency preparedness is an important first step, but ultimate success will be in the delivery.
American tanker traffic highlights safety gaps along BC coast
More fuel tankers navigate the BC Coast, while the Heiltsuk Nation struggles to contain devastating spill in territorial waters.
New off-grid solar project powers telecommunication site near Grande Prairie
ATCO announces its new off-grid solar project, located at the Saddle Hills Telecommunication Site northwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Coastal First Nations call for ban on tankers along BC coast
Coastal First Nations renews call for oil tanker ban on BC coast in aftermath of Bella Bella spill.
Tanker barge runs aground in the Great Bear Rainforest
Environmental impacts uncertain as tug continues to leak fuel in sensitive harvesting area in Heiltsuk Territory.
First Nations and Tribes sign Treaty to stop tar sands pipelines
Signatories from Nations and Tribes across North America also commit to pushing for a sustainable economy based on renewable energy.
