Environmental Defence has expanded in Alberta: Find out how we can take climate action together
May 24, 2018 by Joshua Buck (Alberta Program Manager)
Hello Alberta! I am a proud Albertan who cares about climate change and the action we take on it, just like many Albertans…Read More
It’s fast, healthy and fun: Why we love to bike to work
May 24, 2018 by Allen Braude (Communications Manager)
Categories: Clean Economy, Climate Change
It comes as no surprise that many staff at Environmental Defence ride a bike to work. Some do it when the weather is warmer….Read More
Alarming: New study finds that baby bibs contain toxic chemicals and could be polluting our kids
May 17, 2018 by Muhannad Malas (Program Manager, Toxics)
Categories: Toxics
Among the things that every expecting parent need are baby bibs, mats and pads. Parents know that these are essential products that make taking…Read More
It's time we stop wasting methane
May 17, 2018 by Joshua Buck (Alberta Program Manager)
Categories: Climate Change
Have you heard about methane? Methane is the main component of natural gas – the gas that heats our homes and creates 40…Read More
Everything you wanted to know about carbon pricing but were afraid to ask
May 16, 2018 by Sarah Buchanan (Program Manager, Clean Economy)
Categories: Clean Economy, Climate Change
As part of the efforts to combat climate change, governments around the world are putting a price on carbon, making polluters pay for…Read More
Our case against toxic tailings ponds is in front of NAFTA’s environmental arm right now
May 15, 2018 by Dale Marshall (National Program Manager)
Categories: Environmental Defence, Toxics
We finally may have forced the Canadian government to take its head out of the sand and deal with hazardous waste from the tar…Read More
Let the Blue Flags Fly! 2018 Award Announcements
May 15, 2018 by Kelsey Scarfone (Program Manager Blue Flag)
Categories: Blue Flag
After a long, cold winter, we’re eagerly awaiting the first signs of summer. Birds? Check. Flowers? Check. Blue Flag beach and marina announcements? Heck…Read More
Now all of Canada’s federal parties say they will reach our international climate targets. The question is how.
May 11, 2018 by Dale Marshall (National Program Manager)
Categories: Climate Change
In a CTV interview last week, federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer promised Canadians that his party will develop a detailed and meaningful climate change…Read More
It’s possible. We can build housing, fight gridlock AND expand the Greenbelt
May 09, 2018 by Susan Lloyd Swail (Senior Manager, Livable Communities)
Categories: Greenbelt, Smart Growth
As our population grows, where and how we build housing will affect our economy, jobs, traffic and municipal debt. For too long, urban sprawl…Read More
Community planning is shifting in Ontario - Here's why you should care
May 07, 2018 by Guest Blog ()
Categories: Greenbelt, Smart Growth
This is a guest blog by Marwa Selim, Program Manager at BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association. Smart communities are the future for Ontarians and…Read More