October 22, 2010 |
The federal government is contributing to international controversy over the oilsands by failing to live up to its legal and constitutional responsibilities to regulate the industry, says report
Environmental Defence
At Environmental Defence, we believe we can make the world a greener, healthier place. To do that, we work with Canadians, decision-makers and businesses to make the environment a top priority. And, we choose strategies that will get results.
December 17, 2009 |
Despite unanimous passage in the House of Commons, Senate amends Bill C-6, which would have ensured better protection from defective products in time for the holidays.
November 23, 2009 |
Ontario must be ready with a strong carbon cap-and-trade plan that will reduce global warming pollution and make the province competitive.
September 7, 2009 |
Ontario community groups have about 400 MW of renewable energy projects in the pipeline that could easily be built to make up the shortfall from the coal plants.
August 3, 2009 |
United Steelworkers and Environmental Defence calls on Ottawa to design a Canadian global warming response that achieves environmental goals while creating good green jobs across the country.
May 27, 2009 |
Environmental Defence, Breast Cancer Action Montreal, and more than 40 U.S. groups urge company to remove harmful chemicals from their products.
May 5, 2009 |
The government of Canada has conceded it has been breaking the law by removing critical habitat maps for endangered species it is tasked with protecting.
April 27, 2009 |
New poll shows strong support for Green Energy Act and renewable energy across the province, including in areas where wind power has seemed controversial.
April 21, 2009 |
A groundbreaking lawsuit about the future of resident fish-eating killer whales and the responsibility of the federal government to enforce the Species at Risk Act is headed back to court today.
February 19, 2009 |
Comments by President Barack Obama last night on the tar sands suggest Canada will have a difficult time developing a technological fix to dirty oil.