Deceptive Trans Mountain Pipeline ads leave Alberta taxpayers on the hook for $10 million
Most fossil fuel subsidies take the form of handouts and tax breaks for companies to explore for and produce more oil and gas. But…Read More
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Plastic-Free Guide: 10 ways to go plastic-free this holiday season!
Did you know the average waste per person in Canada doubles over the holiday period? Canadians already produce among the most plastic waste in…Read More
Why the Grand River Watershed Needs Greenbelt Protection in Brant County
This blog is part of our #ProtectOurWaters series that highlights residents who are fighting to expand the Greenbelt in their communities to protect vulnerable…Read More
Federal funds could help shore up Ontario’s flagging climate change action
Good news arrived last week for climate change action in Ontario. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna just announced a plan to give $420…Read More
We need to grow the Greenbelt to protect critical water supplies before it’s too late
Good news! Today, the province of Ontario announced a 90 day consultation process and released a map identifying seven areas where a potential expansion…Read More
Canada misses the mark (again) in its decision to not ban harmful phthalates
If you were told that your go-to brand of cheese contained a toxic ingredient, would you continue to eat it? What if it was…Read More
The toxic paint stripper chemical and the wave of retailer action to protect consumers
If you’ve ever tried to refinish an old piece of furniture or your bathtub, you probably know how handy it is to use a…Read More
Canada recently released its new National Zero Plastics Strategy. The gist? It’s all talk and no action.
On November 23rd, federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers held their annual meeting to discuss their environmental priorities. This year one of their main priorities…Read More
Alberta’s phony $80 million lost per day
You’d probably have to be living under a rock to have missed the $30 million ad campaign being blasted everywhere right now by…Read More
Environmental Defence Gala
Join us for the 2024 Environmental Defence Gala Click here for more details and tickets. The funds raised by the Gala will help Environmental…Read More