Toxic PFAS in Kids’ Gloves Is Just the Tip of the “Forever Chemicals” Iceberg
Dec 03, 2024
Earlier this year, we found toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in children’s gloves. Given that you’ll regularly find kids chewing on a mitten or a…Read More
The Pathways Alliance’s Carbon Capture Plans and the Risks to Communities
Nov 29, 2024
Oil and gas companies are proposing the widespread use of carbon capture to deal with their increasing greenhouse gas emissions. (Learn more about carbon…Read More
Postcards for Climate Action: Communities across Canada tell the Federal Government to Invest in our Future
Nov 20, 2024
The climate crisis impacts us and our future. Unnatural storms, wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves across Canada and around the world will keep getting worse…Read More
All Eyes on Baku: Expectations for Canada at COP29
Nov 06, 2024
With COP29 around the corner, our team at Environmental Defence is hard at work preparing for a busy two weeks of UN climate talks….Read More
What Ontario stands to lose in Premier Ford’s push for more cars everywhere
Nov 01, 2024
What do the proposed Highway 413, the Bradford By-Pass, the 401 Mega-Tunnel, ripping up and banning bike lanes, extending the “temporary” gas tax rebate…Read More
Toxic Plastics: Endocrine Disruptors and Heavy Metals Are Hiding in Shoe Charms Intended for Crocs and Other Everyday Plastic Products
Oct 15, 2024
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
Hands off Lake Scugog: Don’t Let an MZO Destroy a Critical Wetland
Sep 04, 2024
Lake Scugog is being threatened by a looming development proposal in Port Perry, on the lake’s western shore. However, there is an opportunity for…Read More
The Fight Is Not Over: Premier Ford’s Decision to Abandon Deposit Return Expansion in Ontario Defies Common Sense
Aug 08, 2024
We were so close to getting a program Ontarians and the environment deserve: an expanded deposit-return program for all beverage containers, including water, pop…Read More
Breaking Down Canada's New Sustainable Investment Labelling System
Mar 18, 2024
Across the globe, countries are developing new labelling systems to identify what can qualify as a “sustainable investment.” This is done through a system…Read More
We Can’t Afford to Lose Any More Wetlands to Sprawl
Feb 02, 2024
Wetlands are essential for the health of Ontario’s environment. They provide habitats for so many species like the Northern Map turtle and Least Bittern,…Read More