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
Death by a Thousand Cuts: Ontario's Dismantling of the Endangered Species Act
Jan 26, 2024
In Ontario, there are currently over 200 species of plants and animals at risk of extinction. These species are the most vulnerable and require…Read More
We're in Court to Defend Ontario Youth's Right to a Stable Climate
Jan 15, 2024
This week, we’ll be at the Court of Appeals for Ontario in support of seven youth who are suing the Ontario government over its…Read More
Enbridge Gas Caught Lying About its Home Heating Costs and Impacts
Jan 10, 2024
In an attempt to expand its “natural” gas infrastructure across Ontario, Enbridge Gas is telling residents that gas is the cheapest way to heat…Read More