Changes announced in the recent federal budget make it easier for the federal government and industry to push through projects, and limit the ability of ordinary Canadian citizens to have a say in matters of national importance. Continue reading Environmental rules should be better, not easier
Canadians are less able to protect our water, air and land because of changes to environmental law outlined in Canada’s recent federal budget. Continue reading Canadians have no say in environmental laws
We’re not about to quit oil cold turkey. Does that mean we should continue with business as usual? In Canada, "business as usual" means rapidly increasing oil sands exploitation and… Continue reading They say radical; we say rational
What purpose do governments serve? Some people think we could do without them, but that’s absurd. Even libertarians agree that some kind of police force and legal system are necessary… Continue reading What are governments for? – Science Matters
Shared by environmentcan on Dec 7, 2011 DURBAN, South Africa — December 7, 2011 — Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today … Continue reading Canada’s National Statement at COP17
The laws of physics tell us we can’t build a rocket that will travel faster than the speed of light, that gravity governs objects on Earth, and that perpetual motion…Globalization does not encourage the highest standards for workers, communities, or ecosystems. Instead, corporations often go for the lowest standards of medical care, wages, and environmental regulations because it’s all about maximizing profit. Continue reading Occupy movement demands fresh thinking — for our grandchildren – Science Matters
In 2008, economics student Tim DeChristopher went to an auction set up by the Bush administration for the oil and gas industry. He bid $1.8 million for the right to… Continue reading Government of the people, by the corporations, for the corporations – Science Matters
Environmental groups recently went to Federal Court to fight for immediate protection of caribou habitat facing unchecked oil-sands development in northeastern Alberta. Continue reading Alberta woodland caribou battle goes to Federal Court
Drawing delegates from across North America, Sustainability Applied 2011 will be a results-driven, interactive event focused on inspiring and driving action on sustainability and breaking down barriers to change. Continue reading Sustainability Applied 2011, June 9 & 10, Windsor, Ontario
Image by ItzaFineDay via Flickr Edmonton – On the eve of a verdict in the Syncrude trial into the 2008 … Continue reading Shrinking environmental monitoring budgets in Alberta
Shared by NSEnvironment on Jan 15, 2009 An announcement about climate change from the Minister of the Nova Scotia Department of Environment Continue reading Climate Change – Nova Scotia Environment
Green Manitoba, an agency of the Government of Manitoba, strives to create “a greener and cleaner Manitoba” by bringing together … Continue reading Green Manitoba
