Oct 31, 2024 / Climate Change

Murray Edwards: The Fossil Fuel Fanatic

The fossil fuel industry has long been the main driver of climate change, but Big Oil’s CEOs and profiteers would like you to believe…Read More


Oct 31, 2024 / Climate Change

Everything you need to know about COP29, the United Nations Climate Change Conference

This year, we yet again witnessed the dramatic consequences of the world’s continued burning of fossil fuels, such as hurricane Debby in Quebec, the…Read More


Oct 31, 2024 / Climate Change

Why experts agree there must be no additional exposure to toxins in the tar sands

When oil companies started mining the tar sands for bitumen at a large scale in the 1960s, they quickly realized they’d also be producing…Read More


Oct 24, 2024 / Plastic Pollution

When It Comes to the Grocery Store, We’re Still Left Holding the Bag

If you’re worried about plastic pollution, you’ve likely felt exasperated unpacking your reusable bag after a trip to the grocery store. There is still…Read More


Oct 18, 2024 / Climate Change

Environmental Defence Hosts "Transit for Tomorrow" Summit

Public transit is at the nexus of solving Canada’s most pressing challenges. It is a solution to the rising cost of living. It helps…Read More


Oct 18, 2024 / Climate Change

Real Leadership is Knowing the Difference Between a Conspiracy and a Crisis

True leaders ought to know the difference between a conspiracy theory and a scientific fact. Having said that, ask Alberta’s Premier about the scientific…Read More


Oct 15, 2024 / Toxics

Toxic Plastics: Endocrine Disruptors and Heavy Metals Are Hiding in Shoe Charms Intended for Crocs and Other Everyday Plastic Products

When parents purchase a product for their child, they shouldn’t have to wonder if there are potentially dangerous chemicals lurking inside of them. Safe…Read More


Oct 09, 2024 / Climate Change

Easy Ways Oil and Gas Companies Can Reduce Pollution

Canada’s oil and gas industry, responsible for the largest chunk of Canada’s polluting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, continues to drive climate change while trying…Read More


Oct 02, 2024 / Safeguarding Freshwater

Wetlands 101

The experience of exploring a wetland is like no other. The sounds of birds singing and frogs croaking, paired with the incredible sights like…Read More


Sep 27, 2024 / Safeguarding Freshwater

People Power Secures a Win for Lake Scugog

In a “good news” turn of events, Scugog’s town council voted against a development project that could have spelled doom for a significant wetland…Read More