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Line 5 is a 68-year-old pipeline operated by Enbridge Energy. It carries up to 540,000 barrels-per-day or 23 million gallons of oil and natural gas liquids per…
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: Did you know that the most common dry cleaning methods add to air pollution while putting dry clean workers and nearby residents at risk? Environmental Defence reviewed data from the City of Toronto that show widespread use of harmful dry cleaning chemicals. The main culprit: a dry cleaning chemical called PERC that’s...
Safeguarding Freshwater
About The Report: Clean, not green: tackling algal blooms in the Great Lakes outlines recommendations for stopping the algal blooms that are plaguing the Great Lakes. The report explains that algal blooms – caused by the rapid growth of naturally occurring algae – can make water unsafe for people, pets, fish and wildlife. The main...
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About The Report: From November 30th to December 11th, Paris is hosting the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21). At COP21, the goal is for a global climate agreement to be finalized. The report, Canada’s Role at COP21, outlines key issues that will need to be resolved to get a global agreement at the U.N....
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About The Report: Canadian premiers are developing a Canadian energy strategy together that should be finalized at this week’s Council of the Federation meeting (July 15-17, 2015) in St. John’s. The strategy’s primary goal must be to transition away from polluting fossil fuels and foster the continued development of clean, renewable energy. Unfortunately, recent drafts...
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About The Guide: Cleaning should be about fighting grime, not fighting for your health. The problem: a lot of popular cleaning products can impact your indoor air quality through a group of chemicals called volatile organic compounds – or VOCs for short. Check out our guide to minimize indoor air pollution in your home and...
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