A new report from Ecojustice reveals that pesticide sales in Canada increased by a staggering 47 per cent between 2011 and 2021. Continue reading New report reveals dramatic increase in overuse of toxic pesticides in Canada – Ecojustice
No matter how you feel about Ontario’s proposal to restrict use of neonicotinoid insecticides on corn and soybean crops, we can all agree: bees matter. Continue reading Bees matter, so restricting neonics is the right thing to do
The global campaign to ban neonicotinoid pesticides just took a big step forward in Ontario. Continue reading Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle their thumbs
Putting bees and ecosystem functioning at risk endangers us all. It’s time to find a better way. Continue reading More bad news for bees: The new “F” word
It’s the government’s duty to protect us from potentially harmful chemicals. With neonics, the science is clear. Continue reading David Suzuki: It’s time to save the bees and ban neonic pesticides
Conservation groups had to sue Canada’s Minister of Health to secure reviews of pesticides already banned in Europe. Continue reading Environmental groups force Ottawa to review approval of pesticide products
We need to get a handle on the toxic chemicals we use to grow food. If our practices kill insects and birds that make it possible to grow crops, we’re defeating their purpose and putting ourselves and the rest of nature at risk. Continue reading Scientists work to solve mystery of dying bees
Food, Inc., the acclaimed documentary, reveals shocking truths about the U.S. food industry, where the food supply is controlled by … Continue reading Food Inc.: Win Tickets to Advance Screening in Vancouver
Here’s your weekly Science Matters column from the David Suzuki Foundation: March 19, 2009 – The discovery by Swiss chemist … Continue reading Ontario joins the movement to make lawns and gardens green
Media release from the David Suzuki Foundation: Ontario has set a new standard for protecting citizens and the environment against … Continue reading Ontario’s government announces pesticide ban
Rural PEI is an unlikely hotbed of rare cancers, and one doctor has made it his mission to raise awareness … Continue reading Pesticides are what is killing our kids
