Report: Kalamazoo Pipeline Spill: A Primer
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Steady Path: How a transition to a fossil-free Canada is in reach for workers and their communities
About The Report: This brief investigates the actual state of employment in Canada’s fossil fuel industry. It explains why the clean economy transition is manageable for workers in fossil fuel…
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Our 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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Report: Enbridge’s Tar Sands Pipeline Plan: All Pain and No Gain for Ontario
About The Report: Ontarians are being told that Enbridge Inc.’s plan to reverse the flow of oil through one of its pipelines that crosses the province will benefit them. But, the reality is that Enbridge’s plan exposes them to greater risk from oil spills as tar sands oil flows through. Download the report (Adobe Reader...
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Report: The Trouble with Triclosan
About The Report: As the number of antibacterial products grows, so does the presence of antibacterial chemical triclosan–along with fears from many scientists that this spread is contributing to antibiotic resistance, and a rise in “superbugs.” On March 30, 2012, Health Canada and Environment Canada published a preliminary assessment of triclosan, officially commencing a 60...
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Guide: Environmental Defence Guide to Triclosan
About The Guide: Triclosan is a synthetic antimicrobial/antibacterial agent whose use has become widespread in toothpastes and mouthwashes, deodorants, cosmetics, fabrics, plastics and other products. Increasing levels of triclosan in people and the environment have been linked to several negative health effects. This two page report explains the current concerns with this antimicrobial and discusses...
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Report: Building Ontario’s Green Economy: A Road Map
About The Report: Ontario is a North American green economy leader, yet there is still much more to be done if we are to truly pursue a resource efficient, socially inclusive, low carbon economy. In this report, we lay out a series of recommendations which, if acted upon, would create thousands of jobs and spur...
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