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Oct 8, 2014

Global Frackdown: How to take part in the Fracking Wastewater Bucket Challenge

Emma Lui

Take action in the Global Frackdown, and participate in the Fracking Wastewater Bucket Challenge to bring attention to the risks of fracking wastewater.

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Oct 6, 2014

Why we need a federal ban on fracking

Despite fracking protests, the Harper government has publicly taken a hands-off approach and continues to point to the provinces and territories as the key decision makers for fracking projects.

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Sep 4, 2014

Will the Detroit water department be privatized?

Brent Patterson

There have been ongoing concerns that the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department could be privatized. Brent Patterson surveys media reports to get some answers.

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Aug 26, 2014

Mount Polley: A wake-up call for Canada's mining industry

David Suzuki

Can we learn from the Mount Polley disaster, even in the face of unprecedented dismantling of Canada's environmental regulations and decreased funding for monitoring and enforcement?

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Aug 19, 2014

Leaders must put people before politics

David Suzuki

What can you say about "leaders" who choose to ignore the best available evidence to the detriment of the people they are elected to represent?

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Aug 13, 2014

The Klabona Keepers blockade the Red Chris mine over water concerns

Brent Patterson

The Klabona Keepers of the Tahltan First Nation have blockaded the site of the Imperial Metals' Red Chris copper and gold mine near Prince George, B.C.

Columnists

Aug 6, 2014

Toledo is a warning about phosphorus pollution and toxic drinking water

Ole Hendrickson

The drinking water ban in Toledo, Ohio is a sign that phosphorus pollution is on the rise and contaminating water with harmful algal blooms. What actions can citizens take to keep drinking water safe?

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Jul 30, 2014

Steve Fobister Sr. ends his hunger strike to live on to fight for Grassy Narrows

Michael Butler

"This has put an awakening in the whole community. We are coming together to continue our stand together."

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Jul 29, 2014

The right to water in Gaza

Brent Patterson

After almost three weeks of bombing, the death toll in Gaza rose to more than 1,030 on Sunday. The Palestinian poet Jehan Bseiso writes, "There's more blood than water today in Gaza."

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Jul 30, 2014

Canadian convoy delivers water, solidarity to Detroit

Emma Lui

Detroit has drawn international attention in recent weeks for cutting off water to low-income residents. The Council of Canadians led a convoy to shed light and show solidarity with those affected.

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