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About The Report: Canada’s federal government provided or announced at least $18 billion in federal support and subsidies for fossil fuel companies in 2020. But that total is an underestimation,…
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: This report was prepared by Power Advisory LLC for Environmental Defence. It breaks down the costs of residential electricity bills from today to 2030. Check out our new report, Your Home Electricity Bill: A Study on the Costs in Ontario for an explanation of the role renewable energy plays in our home...
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About The Report: When it comes to toxic chemicals and the cosmetics industry, which companies are making progress and which ones are falling behind? Environmental Defence ranked the Big 5 cosmetics companies in Canada against each other based on the following criteria: Whether they have targets for eliminating harmful ingredients; How they are addressing concerns...
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About The Report: Big Oil is spending millions of dollars on ads, desperately trying to convince Canadians that the tar sands are not harming our air. But don’t believe the slick PR spin. A new report, Reality Check: Air Pollution and the Tar Sands, sets the record straight and shows Big Oil is failing to...
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About The Report: Big Oil is spending millions of dollars to try to greenwash the tar sands, Canada’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas pollution. A new report, Reality Check: Water and the Tar Sands, sets the record straight on industry claims that misrepresent the tar sands industry’s use of the Athabasca River. The report...
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About The Guide: During their work day, salon professionals use a number of products – from shampoo and hair dye to nail polish and makeup – which may contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals can affect their health and the environment. This one-page guide provides practical and easy steps to help create a toxic-free workplace at...
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