Speaking truth to power – Sophia, Zoe, Shaelyn, Alex, Shelby, Madi and Beze Seven young Ontarians are fighting to keep their climate lawsuit going By Fraser Thomson EcoJustice The COVID-19 pandemic has left its mark on almost every Canadian. Whether you’ve been dealing with school and business ...
Assault on nature…. –Wilderness Committee photomontage Ford suspends public participation in proposed Ontario government environmental decisions News release from EcoJustice April 7, 2020 The Ford government has used the cover of the COVID-19 pandemic to pass a regulation that effectively...
Wasaga Beach community gardens – AWARE Simcoe file photo From Bonnie North, Green Party of Ontario We think the government made a mistake by issuing a mandatory closure of all community gardens in Ontario due to COVID-19 It’s an oversight they can quickly correct. The province classified comm...
By Emma McIntosh National Observer The Ontario government has suspended key environmental protection oversight rules, saying they could hinder its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The change allows the Progressive Conservative government to push forward projects or laws that could significantly imp...
Greenhouse gas emissions are down and air quality has gone up, as governments react to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, has cautioned against viewing this as a boon for the environment. Ms. Andersen calls instead for a profound, systemic...
Cleared trees – AWARE Simcoe file photo By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Is tree clearing part of the development process? Not according to Springwater. If it is development, a request by the developer Geranium to be allowed to clear 1 hectare of land (2.5 acres) to provide for access to the ...
Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau about Oil package bailout midst coronavirus crisis March 23, 2020 To the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Cc: Federal Cabinet Ministers COVID-19 is presenting real and immediate risks to people’s health and livelihoods. It is appropriate and necessary for the federal ...
AWARE News Network The Ontario government will proceed with the spring bear hunt. Details of the decision and comments received can be accessed at this link. ...
NASA and European Space Agency pollution monitoring satellites detected significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) over China Large drops of nitrogen dioxide seen over Italy and China By Nicole Mortillaro · CBC News · It’s a surreal sight: Webcams from across Italy show normally packed tou...
From Sarah Hill, Head of Oceans & Plastic Campaign, Greenpeace Canada First of all, I hope that you and your loved ones are ok. These are tough and uncertain times, and before I move on, I just wanted to say this: whether for our planet or for the health of our communities, we’re all in thi...
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