environment
Burlington mayor angry after being kept in the dark about sewage spill
City of Hamilton kept a 24-billion litres wastewater spill into Chedoke Creek between 2014 and 2018 a secret from the public.
Action needed as microplastics accumulate in Great Lakes: researcher
Problem mirrors that of the oceans: small organisms mistake microplastics for plankton, and work their way up the food chain.
Low carbon NS by 2030: EVs, renewables, heat pumps
Ecology Action Centre plan outpaces existing plans by the province’s Liberal government.
Concerned groups urge NS to reject mill’s effluent plan
They say the plan lacked critical information and didn’t meet the department’s terms of reference.
Overhauling toxic chemicals law should be priority: advocate
Needs to be more restrictive about “chemicals of high concern.”
Trans Mountain received $320M in government subsidies: report
Money included direct subsidies and indirect subsidies that were not clearly disclosed to taxpayer.
Arctic in hot water: Sea ice minimal in Chukchi, Bering seas
Researchers are studying waves and how they may pummel the northern Alaska coastline.
Concerned groups assess NS mill’s plan to pump effluent into strait
Company says if the plan is not approved, the mill will close, putting more than 300 employees out of work.
Climate change should dominate cabinet mandate: Environment groups
Turcotte says make climate change part of the decision-making process in every ministry.
Aerosol manufacturer fined $170,000 for environmental offences
Failed to comply with a protection compliance order, and to implement and test emergency plans on time.
Dow agrees to US$77M environmental settlement in Michigan
Deal between the company and government agencies calls for improvements to fish and wildlife habitats.
Maple Leaf Foods to reduce environmental footprint and become carbon neutral
Plan is based on reducing emissions and investing in environmental projects in Canada and the US.
Charges over wind farms against Ontario environment minister withdrawn
Woman alleged work on several wind projects that began in 2017 contaminated her home’s well water.
Alberta budget weakens environmental, climate monitoring: Opposition
Budget also includes spending cuts at the agency responsible for approving and assessing energy development in the province.
Not a political question: Thunberg calls for climate action in Alberta
Protesters and counter-protesters were drawn to the rally attended by the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist.
