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This election, let’s demand that political leaders do what’s needed to tackle the climate crisis The climate emergency is at our doorstep. From unprecedented heat waves in British Columbia, to…
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.
Safeguarding Freshwater
About The Report: In 2015, Ontario passed the Great Lakes Protection Act, but to fully realize the purposes of the Act, much more needs to be accomplished. In this briefing document, the Great Lakes Protection Act Alliance outlines expectations for implementation of the Act for 2017-18. Our expectations focus on the key elements that are...
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About The Report: Canada has a serious methane problem. Newly published research shows that methane emissions from Canada’s oil and gas sector – due to both venting of methane as part of normal operation, and leaks from equipment – are higher than previously thought. Fortunately, this problem can be fixed. Evidence shows that methane can...
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About The Report: Buildings account for nearly one third of Ontario’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The province’s Climate Change Action Plan earmarks funding to reduce GHG emissions from buildings through retrofits and by making them more energy efficient. This funding is expected to create nearly 33,000 jobs over a five-year period. But will these jobs...
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About The Report: The federal government is overhauling the National Energy Board (NEB), Canada’s pipeline regulator. As part of the NEB Modernization process, Environmental Defence commissioned a special report on how to design a “climate test”. The climate test would ensure that major energy projects—like tar sands pipelines—fit within Canada’s climate commitments and make economic...
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This backgrounder clears up some misconceptions about Ontario’s electricity prices and shows that renewable energy – wind, solar and bioenergy – accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. The backgrounder contains new analysis commissioned by Environmental Defence that breaks down the different factors contributing to the cost of electricity...
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