Keith Brooks
Programs Director
Keith was born in the ‘burbs just outside Toronto, but his passion for the environment was born in a canoe on the rivers and lakes of Northern Ontario. Keith pursued a Bachelor of Environmental Sciences from the University of Guelph and then worked for a number of years in the environmental consulting field, before enrolling at York University where he earned a Master of Environmental Studies. The move from scientist and consultant to advocate was provoked by the recognition that more science cannot solve the environmental challenge on its own. Our challenge lies not in knowing what must be done, but in doing it. We cannot choose between the environment and the economy. We can and must have both. It is this outlook which ultimately led Keith to his current role as the Programs Director at Environmental Defence.
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Feb 11, 2022
Ontario LOVES Gas! But That’s Bad for our Climate and Communities
The UN has declared “code red” for humanity, highlighting the severity of the climate crisis….
Sep 21, 2021
I went to the government’s meeting on Highway 413 – so you don’t have to
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is hosting a Community Engagement Webinar on September 29th about…
Jun 17, 2021
Car Wars: SUVs vs EVs (A new hope?)
If you’re someone who gets charged up about electric vehicles (EVs), it’s an exciting time….
Apr 12, 2021
Say NO to another hole in the Niagara Escarpment!
The Niagara Escarpment, that cliff-like face that runs through Ontario from Niagara Falls up through…
Mar 26, 2021
A big victory on climate – but we’re far from done
This week, Canadians won an important victory on the climate front when the Supreme Court…
Nov 20, 2020
Three ways the oil industry has been gaslighting you this week
The oil industry has been working hard lately to appear as though they really care…
Oct 27, 2020
How to talk to your friends and family about the oil industry – part 1
For many of us the oil industry is one of those big divisive subjects that…
Sep 29, 2020
Here’s why Shell should quit CAPP, the Canadian oil lobby
Ever heard of CAPP, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers? You’d be forgiven for saying…
Sep 03, 2020
Good news for a change for endangered species and sensitive ecosystems
2020 will be one for the books. Watching a nightly newscast is like watching a…
Jun 24, 2020
How we build a green and just recovery for Canada
As we chart our post-COVID future the Canadian government will have to help the economy…