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May 30, 2018  Ontarians want to eliminate Ontario's bottled water permitsEmma Lui The Ontario 2018 election is just one week away. We asked thousands of people across Ontario what issues matter most and what will inform how they vote on June 7. Here's what matters to you on water. |
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May 30, 2018  Trudeau Liberals call the opposition's bluff and 'nationalize' (sort of) the Trans Mountain pipelineDavid J. Climenhaga Yesterday's announcement puts Canada's opposition in an uncomfortable spot. But when it comes to talking points, modern Conservatives can turn on a dime. |
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May 29, 2018  Metamorphosis offers hope to a futureless worldDoreen Nicoll The documentary Metamorphosis shows the fallout from climate change and environmental devastation can include creativity, sustainable ingenuity, and a beautiful future. |
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May 29, 2018  Canadians should be on red alert over Alberta Redwater Energy caseRegan Boychuk Alberta's Energy Regulator estimates the province's oilpatch has accumulated $260 billion in unfunded cleanup liabilities. |
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May 24, 2018  With or without the Trans Mountain Pipeline, Canada needs pharmacareDavid J. Climenhaga Notley's NDP and Kenney's UCP strive to outdo each other with ridiculous statements over the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline. |
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May 23, 2018  The plight of farm workers in CanadaAs we head into another growing season, we should be asking ourselves how sustainable our agricultural system is generally, but in particular, how fair it is given the treatment of farm workers. |
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May 22, 2018  Climate change drives disease-spreading arthropods into new territoryDavid Suzuki Researchers have found that ticks, fleas and mosquitoes are moving into new territories, in part because of climate change. |
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May 20, 2018  Flooding in B.C. won't help Alberta's case for Kinder MorganDavid J. Climenhaga The location of rising water renders ineffective the tactics of friends of fossil fuel apologists, who would prefer the public doesn’t ponder the links between bitumen extraction and climate change. |
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May 17, 2018  Modernizing community pastures: A made-in-Manitoba tragedy of the commonsLynne Fernandez Climate change and species extinction represent the greatest crises facing us today. Hopefully Manitoba's government will show leadership and protect community pastures for future generations. |
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May 17, 2018  May is Mining Justice Month!Join Inter Pares and the 30+ members of the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability in calling for greater accountability of Canadian mining companies for negative human rights impacts. |
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May 15, 2018  Honorary degree sparks necessary debateDavid Suzuki If a university isn't the place to air a range of ideas about the geophysical, social, and economic consequences of profligate fossil fuel use, we should worry about the future of academic inquiry. |
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May 15, 2018  The Great Climate Race rallies people to take action on climate changeRichard Thompson Environmental campaigner Ben West and his partner Mari McMillan initiated The Great Climate Race because they believed in encouraging people to make a difference. |
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May 13, 2018  Bottled water is an election issue in OntarioDoreen Nicoll Nestlé extracts water from an Ontario watershed while compromising the water security of local communities. A Wellington County organization wants to stop them. |
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May 11, 2018  Send a letter today to protect the nashwaak river from mine waste dumpThe Sisson Mine project (Northcliff/HDI/Todd Minerals) is currently applying for permission to dump millions of tons of mining waste into the headwaters of the pristine Nashwaak river and watershed. |
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May 8, 2018  Curbing industry's methane emissions gives Canada a leading edgeDavid Suzuki Cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector is one of the least expensive, most effective ways to address climate change. |
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May 2, 2018  Book shows how Site C justice begins with respecting First Nations, forests and farmersRita Wong A review of "Breaching the Peace: The Site C Dam and a Valley's Stand Against Big Hydro." |
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May 2, 2018  Review of Canada's energy systems unlikely to cut through noise generated by pipeline frenzyDavid J. Climenhaga The furious debate about the merits of current and future pipeline projects underscores the need for an evidence-based long-term energy strategy for Canada. |
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May 1, 2018  Cutting through polluted public discourseDavid Suzuki The debasement of public discourse through poorly moderated online commenting and unreliable media has spawned an army of people who don't concern themselves with facts or logical consistency. |
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Apr 27, 2018  Canada is unable to lower carbon emissions thanks to NAFTAGordon Laxer Consumption can be challenged by carbon taxes, but our fossil fuel emissions challenge comes from bitumen production. |
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Apr 26, 2018  Resisting the terror of cultural genocide at Muskrat FallsOn May 7, a rally and nonviolent direct action will take place on Parliament Hill in solidarity with the Labrador Land Protectors, who are trying to stop the massive Muskrat Falls mega-dam. |
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Apr 26, 2018  Environment commissioner worries officials might be too cosy with salmon farmersKarl Nerenberg In her spring report, federal Environment Commissioner Julie Gelfand takes the federal government to task for failing to adequately regulate and supervise the salmon farming industry. |
 Great tools to educate young people about the environmentGuides The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has developed a set of tools for young students. |
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Apr 25, 2018  Homelessness and agriculture: Finding collective solutions to diverse issuesThere is a need for a massive re-think about how we build community, rural and urban communities that are resilient, healthy and work towards strengthening self-reliance in the face of climate change. |
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Apr 25, 2018  Hey U of A, stick to your guns and welcome David Suzuki to EdmontonDavid J. Climenhaga Want to hand a victory to those who would shut down Alberta's oilsands tomorrow? Withdraw the U of A's offer of an honorary degree for David Suzuki. Trust me, that'll work. |
