Category: Provinces and Territories
New list tracks contaminated land
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Carbon deposits being unlocked from permafrost
YELLOWKNIFE – Research scientists have discovered that ancient carbon deposits are becoming unlocked from permafrost and scientists worry that could … Continue reading Carbon deposits being unlocked from permafrost
$200-million arsenic solution a temporary fix
YELLOWKNIFE – The biggest environmental problem facing Yellowknife is the 237,000 tonnes of arsenic buried beneath nearby Giant mine. http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=nor_buriedarsenic20040305 Continue reading $200-million arsenic solution a temporary fix
Environmentalists slam timber-harvest plan
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Conservation Society is slamming timber-harvest plans for the southeast Yukon. Sixty thousand cubic metres will be … Continue reading Environmentalists slam timber-harvest plan
Climate study cites Mackenzie Delta ‘hot spot’
IQALUIT – A four-year international study of climate change in the Arctic has found global warming affects the north two … Continue reading Climate study cites Mackenzie Delta ‘hot spot’
Goose population overwhelming ecosystem
CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut – A researcher says the huge numbers of snow geese at a lake in Nunavut is making … Continue reading Goose population overwhelming ecosystem
Contamination concerns grow at Nanisivik
IQALUIT – High levels of contamination in Nanisivik are raising concerns about the possible health effects on former mine employees. … Continue reading Contamination concerns grow at Nanisivik
Yukon doubtful about offshore ANWR drilling
WHITEHORSE – Yukon premier Dennis Fentie says there's no reason to overreact to potential development off Alaska's coast. http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=yuk-anwrdriloff02042004 Continue reading Yukon doubtful about offshore ANWR drilling
Environmental review funding may be spread thin
YELLOWKNIFE – Ottawa has put up $1.5 million for people and organizations who want to take part in the review … Continue reading Environmental review funding may be spread thin
MVEIRB quick to call for joint pipeline review
YELLOWKNIFE – The N.W.T.'s environment review board wants the Mackenzie Valley pipeline project to undergo the highest level of environment … Continue reading MVEIRB quick to call for joint pipeline review
Pipeline prep ‘inadequate’, says Chamber
FORT SIMPSON, N.W.T. – Pipeline hearings in Fort Simpson wrapped up Friday with several presentations from the local Chamber of … Continue reading Pipeline prep ‘inadequate’, says Chamber