Idle Free St. John’s
Idling is not good for a vehicle’s engine. An engine is not running at peak temperature when idling, and incomplete … Continue reading Idle Free St. John’s
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NAFO in need of overhaul: environmental group
Cod stocks will disappear altogether if an international body responsible for regulating fishing on the high seas doesn’t get serious … Continue reading NAFO in need of overhaul: environmental group
Bring on the seal war, fisheries minister tells activists
Federal Fisheries Minister Loyola Hearn is promising a war with animal rights groups over a possible European ban of Canadian … Continue reading Bring on the seal war, fisheries minister tells activists
Roger Gallant: Protecting Our Water Resources
Roger Gallant always knew that he wanted to be employed in the environment industry. He showed a keen interest early … Continue reading Roger Gallant: Protecting Our Water Resources
Minister releases management and recovery plans for vulnerable species
Clyde Jackman, Minister of Environment and Conservation, today announced the release of management plans for seven species that have been … Continue reading Minister releases management and recovery plans for vulnerable species
St. John’s council recycles garbage bylaw
St. John’s city council has dumped a controversial garbage-covering bylaw intended to reduce street litter, but is poised to replace … Continue reading St. John’s council recycles garbage bylaw
Free Inco from liability at Argentia, N.L. tells feds
The Newfoundland and Labrador government will ask Ottawa this week to exempt nickel giant Inco Ltd. from legal responsibility for … Continue reading Free Inco from liability at Argentia, N.L. tells feds
Aur rules put freshwater habitat at risk: scientist
Regulatory changes that will allow a Newfoundland mine to contaminate two ponds are setting a dangerous precedent, a retired fisheries … Continue reading Aur rules put freshwater habitat at risk: scientist
Hydro projects empower premiers
For Danny Williams, it is a question of Newfoundlanders becoming “masters of our own destiny.” Quebec’s Jean Charest promises “a … Continue reading Hydro projects empower premiers
N.L. to work towards Kyoto targets: official
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government plans to play its part in reducing greenhouse gases, even if Ottawa … Continue reading N.L. to work towards Kyoto targets: official
Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with training and employment in environmental and cultural heritage conservation.
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Dump scrap lands communities in court
The provincial government has charged four communities in the Green Bay region with illegal dumping. Continue reading Dump scrap lands communities in court