Oct 14, 2021 / Climate Change

New Government Information Shows Alberta’s Tailings Ponds Increased in 2020 Despite Decrease in Oil Sands Production

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE and KEEPERS OF THE WATER Toxic waste holding ponds now contain 1.36 billion cubic metres of fluids and cover a surface 1.7…Read More


Apr 14, 2021 / Toxics

VICTORY: Stronger protections from toxic chemicals are finally coming

After many years of pushing for stronger protections from pollution and toxic chemicals in consumer products, Environmental Defence’s work has paid off and the…Read More


Jul 10, 2020 / Toxics

Enjoy the summer sun without damaging your health: A guide to choosing the right sunscreen

With the sun beating down in the summer, it’s common to slather your skin with sunscreen to prevent burning. But, are you getting burned…Read More


Oct 25, 2019 / Plastic Pollution / Toxics

The scariest things this Halloween are plastic and toxic chemicals. Here are some ways to avoid them

Hello, all you ghosts and goblins out there! We have a spooky story to share. Halloween is coming soon and you need to take…Read More


Oct 19, 2018 / Plastic Pollution

Styrofoam is polluting our environment. Let’s #BanTheFoam.

There’s no single solution to plastic pollution. We need to do a better job of capturing plastic waste, and recycling it back into new…Read More


Jul 16, 2018 / Toxics

Canadians may soon get stronger protections from toxic chemicals and pollution

After nearly two decades since Canada’s main toxics law was enacted, the federal government promised to give it a major makeover. The government’s commitment…Read More


Jun 08, 2018 / Plastic Pollution / Toxics

Just like microbeads, Canada needs to regulate single-use plastics: Here’s how

Plastic waste can now be found in the farthest corners and deepest trenches on the planet. Yet, every day millions of disposable plastic containers,…Read More


May 17, 2018 / Toxics

Alarming: New study finds that baby bibs contain toxic chemicals and could be polluting our kids

Among the things that every expecting parent need are baby bibs, mats and pads. Parents know that these are essential products that make taking…Read More


May 15, 2018 / Movement Building / Toxics

Our case against toxic tailings ponds is in front of NAFTA’s environmental arm right now

We finally may have forced the Canadian government to take its head out of the sand and deal with hazardous waste from the tar…Read More


Feb 13, 2018 / Toxics

3 ways to have a toxic-free Valentine’s Day this year

Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? Many popular Valentine’s gifts might not be so good for…Read More