Feb 03, 2023 / Climate Change
We need real climate plans not false solutions
When it comes to climate action, it can be difficult to understand what makes a strong climate plan that puts us on a pathway…Read More
Feb 03, 2023 / Climate Change
Big Oil Is Posting Colossal 2022 Profits
This winter, Big Oil companies are announcing their 2022 profits, and records are being shattered. Big Oil is raking in outrageous sums during a…Read More
Feb 02, 2023 / Climate Change / Protecting Ontario’s environment
On the Road to Clean Transportation and Livable Communities
Canada has a problem: a history of car-dependent city planning and a fleet of the most polluting cars in the world. Fortunately, we already…Read More
Jan 27, 2023 / Climate Change / Transition
Debunking five myths that oil and gas executives want you to believe
This blog is co-authored with Alienor Rougeot, Climate and Energy Program Manager Two prominent figures of Canada’s oil and gas industry were recently on…Read More
Jan 26, 2023 / Safeguarding Freshwater
Wintertime farming practices can help or worsen water pollution and algae blooms
If you’re a reader of our blogs or a lover of Lake Erie, you may already know that excess amounts of fertilizer are making…Read More
Jan 25, 2023
We can not let a “war on words” between governments spill into a war on workers
Alberta and Ottawa kicked off the New Year arguing in the media while making little progress on issues actually affecting Canadians. This time, Alberta…Read More
Jan 20, 2023 / Safeguarding Freshwater
What are the main threats to Lake Erie? FAQS - Part 2
This blog is co-authored with Michelle Woodhouse, Water Program Manager Why is Lake Erie especially at risk? History of Lake Erie pollution In the…Read More
Jan 19, 2023 / Climate Change Ontario / Protecting Ontario’s environment
Ontario is building new gas plants; the Feds need to step in now
Ontario recently announced it would contract new polluting gas plants to generate electricity for the province. This is outrageous, especially given that Ontario successfully…Read More
Jan 18, 2023 / Climate Change
Climate Action or Greenwashing: How to look past the fluff in “Net-zero strategies”
With the growing urgency to address climate change, governments and companies are developing “net-zero” strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions . However, according…Read More