Environmental Defence tackles some of the most critical environmental and health issues of the day. From global warming, to harmful chemicals, to urban sprawl. You can help us protect the environment, and our health. Fill out on an online action. Make changes in the world around you. Or support our work by making a donation.
Every day, Canadians are exposed to toxic chemicals that are linked to health conditions like cancer, asthma and behavioural problems such as ADHD. Glyphosate, Canada’s top-selling weed killer, is of particular concern because of its links to cancer and presence in common food products that children eat .
take action nowThe chemical triclosan is present in most antibacterial products. But it’s a known endocrine (or hormone) disruptor, which can affect thyroid function – and is even linked to liver cancer.
take action nowWith new federal methane regulations in place, now the provinces have to do their part – either by adopting the federal regulations, or writing their own.
take action nowThe Canadian government must act now and stop giving billions in handouts to coal, oil, and natural gas companies to produce and pollute more. These subsidies undermine action on climate change, increase carbon emissions, and send mixed signals to fossil fuel and renewable energy producers and users.
take action nowPremier Doug Ford promised to protect the Greenbelt but his proposed “Open for Business” Act (Bill 66) will put new factories and sprawl in the Greenbelt and other sensitive farmland, forests and water sheds.
take action nowTake a look at our resource guide to learn about the benefits of growing smarter and how you can contribute to a greener, healthier community in your backyard.
take action nowLess than 11 per cent of plastics are recycled in Canada. The rest end up in our landfills, lakes, parks and oceans, destroying ecosystems and leaching toxic chemicals.
take action nowLess than 50 per cent of the plastic bottles sold in Ontario get recycled. The rest – about 1.5 billion bottles – end up in landfills or littered in our environment. It’s time to turn the plastic tide.
take action nowLake Erie is a global treasure – it provides drinking water for millions of people, and supports a billion dollar economy and a truly remarkable ecosystem. And it needs our help.
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