September 23, 2010 |
Instead of generating economic benefits for Ontario's economy, the Alberta tar sands has triggered an inflated petrodollar that is killing Ontario manufacturing jobs.
Polaris Institute
Polaris is designed to enable citizen movements to re-skill and re-tool themselves to fight for democratic social change in an age of corporate driven globalization. Essentially, the Institute works with citizen movements in developing the kinds of strategies and tactics required to unmask and challenge the corporate power that is the driving force behind governments concerning public policy making on economic, social and environmental issues. In so doing, the Institute serves as a catalyst with constituency-based social movements, increasing their capacity to do their own strategic campaign planning on issues of vital concern to their members and allies. The work of Polaris with social movements is also carried out on both a national and an international basis.
July 16, 2010 |
July 8th marked 3,000 days of action against the Coca Cola plant in Plachimada, India, where the local population has been struggling against the company over its water takings.
May 12, 2010 |
The corporate profile of Enbridge outlines the dangerous impacts the company's tar sands gamble could have on the environment and First Nations communities.
March 26, 2010 |
In collaboration with Insidious Design, the Polaris Institute launches Tar Nation to allow you to get Stephen TARper and Michael "Oil" RIGnatieff out of the tar sands.
March 22, 2010 |
How the bottled water industry manufactured demand for bottled water, despite tap water being cheaper, tastier, and vastly more environmentally sustainable.
December 14, 2009 |
Changing the carbon emissions base year from 1990 to 2006 means less emissions reduction overall, and shelters the tar sands.
September 17, 2009 |
Halifax’s decision to ban the bottle and turn on the tap is an important first step and a clear indication that bottled water’s 15 minutes are up.
June 10, 2009 |
Recent industry analysis shows that countries in the Global South have the best potential for future growth in bottled water sales.
June 3, 2009 |
“From Toronto to Vancouver, in big cities and rural towns, municipalities are taking out bottled water and reinvesting in water fountains,” says Joe Cressy of the Polaris Institute.
April 30, 2009 |
Findings expose the government of Canada’s practice of purchasing millions of dollars of bottled water.