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REPORT HIGHLIGHTS In 2020, the total tailings area was over 300 km² , which would cover the city of Vancouver over 2.6 times. The tailings “ponds” store acutely toxic chemicals,…
Read MoreOur work is based on research, science, and a strong understanding of the facts. Below you will find our archive of reports, guides and media backgrounders that are available for download. You can find our government submissions here.
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About The Report: The world is facing a plastic pollution crisis. Plastic pollution has been found practically everywhere scientists look— in the high arctic and the deep sea, in food and water, and even inside us. Canada is a significant contributor to this problem. Every year, 4.5 million tonnes of plastic are introduced to the...
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About The Report: Despite a long-standing commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, in 2019, federal subsides to the oil and gas sector reached at least $600 million, an increase from 2018. However, this figure does not include subsidies for which publicly available data was lacking, such as tax-related subsidies or potential subsidies related to...
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About The Report: The federal government is facing an important test of its resolve on climate action: whether to approve or reject what would be Canada’s largest open-pit tar sands mine ever, Teck Resources’ Frontier Mine. If constructed, the mine would destroy critical habitat, threaten at-risk species, and infringe on Indigenous rights, all while pushing...
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From washing your face to applying serum for a youthful complexion, our daily skincare routine may involve using as many as 16 personal care products. This means that we’re exposed to hundreds of chemicals every day, many of which are harmful to our health and the environment. Check out our list of top 10 harmful...
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About The Report Over the next five years, oil and gas companies plan to invest at levels that would lock in more than 2°C of warming. Eighty-five per cent of this expansion is slated for the United States and Canada. Oil, Gas and the Climate, which was produced with the Global Gas and Oil Network,...
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