Fossil fuel lobbyists are once again swarming Canada’s COP29 delegation - Environmental Defence
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Statement from Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Fossil fuel lobbyists are once again swarming the international climate negotiations,
on Thu, 3PM
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OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE — Ecojustice and Environmental Defence have uncovered that greenhouse gas
on Tue, 4PM
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We welcome the Government of Canada’s Oil and Gas Greenhouse Gas Pollution Cap draft regulation, which aims to curb oil & gas pollution.
on Nov 4
Protect Us From Toxic Chemicals in Plastics
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Urge the federal government to protect people in Canada from harmful chemicals in plastics, backed up by a strong Global Plastics Treaty.
on Oct 29
Fund Public Transit Service Now!
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Riders can't wait! Join me in calling on the federal government to help fund public transit service now!
on Oct 27
Transit Action Week - Environmental Defence
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October 15th – October 20th 2024 This October, transit riders, advocates, and allies are uniting to call for better funding for public transit! Across...Read More
on Oct 6
Concrete Consequences of Highway 413
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New report reveals Highway 413 would have devastating impacts on three GTA watersheds: the Humber River, Credit River and Etobicoke Creek.
on Sep 26
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Defending clean water, a safe climate, and healthy communities.
on Sep 21
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Title: Big Oil’s relentless lobbying efforts are obstructing climate progress on Parliament Hill:Subtitle: A new report by Environmental Defence analyzes the 1,255 lobby meetings the fossil fuel industry held with the government in 2023. A new report released today by Environmental Defence, Big...
on Sep 10
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A new report released by Oil Change International reveals that governments worldwide have already wasted over $40 billion on carbon capture and hydrogen A new report released by Oil Change International reveals that governments worldwide have already wasted over $40 billion on carbon capture and...
on Sep 9
Clean Electricity Regulations Phone Zap
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Join us on Tuesday September 17th @ 7:30 PM EDT for a virtual phone zap to tell the Federal government it must deliver on its promise of strong clean electricity regulations!
on Sep 4
Oil and Influence: Analyzing the Fossil Fuel Industry’s 2023 Lobbying - Environmental Defence
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Environmental Defence Canada has just released a new report called Big Oil’s Big Year: A Summary of Big Oil’s 2023 Federal Lobbying that digs into it all.
on Aug 26
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Migratory birds from all parts of North America are facing an unprecedented crisis in Alberta's Peace-Athabasca Delta, home of the tar sands.
on Aug 23
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Big Oil’s Relentless Lobbying Efforts are Obstructing Climate Progress on Parliament Hill A new report by Environmental Defence analyzes the 1,255 lobby
on Aug 14
Wildfires, Floods & Heat Waves: Brought to You By Big Oil - Environmental Defence
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The climate crisis is hear. 2024 is predicted to be hotter, drier and smokier than 2023. Governments need to make climate action a priority.
on Aug 8
Wetlands — what are they good for? (mitigating flooding) - Environmental Defence
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Toronto's recent flooding could have been mitigated if the province hadn't paved over natural areas - like wetlands.
on Jul 26
GROCERY STORES MUST DO BETTER: PLASTIC HAS TAKEN OVER!
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Tell big grocery chains to phase out unnecessary single-use plastics, and to scale up their reusable and refillable packaging systems.
on Jul 10
Dave McKay: Mr. Money Bags - Environmental Defence
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Will you help hold the financial sector accountable for real climate action?
on Jul 6
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Bill C-50 will ensure workers & communities impacted by the energy transition are given the tools they need to succeed in the green economy.
on Jun 26
Everything you Need to Know About the Sustainable Jobs Act (Bill C-50) - Environmental Defence
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On June 18, 2024, Senators voted to pass the Sustainable Jobs Act, or Bill C-50. With that, the bill officially became law after a long journey through
on Jun 26
Climate Change is Costing You at the Grocery Store - Environmental Defence
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How are rising prices of grocery items like olive oil, wine, and rice linked to climate change? Read to find out more.
on Jun 25
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We should be worried about any plans that would override Canada's constitutional Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
on Jun 19
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Ontarians can no longer have confidence in the integrity of future decisions to extend suburban settlement boundaries, or to replace farms and natural areas with sprawl.
on Jun 9
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We are disappointed that the Government of Alberta is attacking the federal government’s attempts to clamp down on greenwashing.
on Jun 4
Let’s Talk About it - Toxic Tailings Waste is a Growing Problem - Environmental Defence
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The tailings “ponds” that are filled with toxic wastewater from oil sands mining now store enough to fill Lake Louise - 2000 x over!
on Jun 1
Act Now to Hold Big Oil accountable for its pollution
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I signed this letter calling for a strong #emissions cap regulation that limits and reduces oil and gas emissions at a scale needed to fight #climatechange. Will you join me in this action towards a sustainable future?
on May 21
The running list of Federal Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada in 2023 - Environmental Defence
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Every year, Canada’s federal government gives billions in direct subsidies, tax breaks and government-backed financial support to the fossil fuel industry. By making it...Read More
on May 19
Why We Must Talk About Climate Change When Things Are on Fire - Environmental Defence
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There’s a line in a song by Midnight Oil that was very popular in the environmental movement when I was younger: “How can we sleep when our beds are
on May 19
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Yesterday Ecojustice, on behalf of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Alberta Wilderness Association, No to CO2 Landowner’s Group, Environmental Defence, and the Climate Action Network, submitted a request to the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to conduct an...
on May 15
Statement in Response to Another Failed Carbon Capture Project - Environmental Defence
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Statement from Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today
on May 2
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Bill 185 would slow housing construction by promoting the wasteful, low-density sprawl that has caused Ontario’s housing shortage.
on Apr 23
Statement: Alberta’s Water-Sharing Agreement Must Acknowledge Climate Change - Environmental Defence
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Minister of Environment and Parks Rebecca Shultz has failed to acknowledge the root cause of Alberta's drought, which is climate change.
on Apr 20
Taxpayer Dollars Should Not be Fueling Climate Pollution - Environmental Defence
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Paying taxes helps governments to fund the services we all depend on, like education, healthcare and funding programs to tackle the climate crisis. However, for decades governments have also provided oil and gas companies with significant subsidies and other types of financial support. It's time...
on Apr 19
Workers deserve a fair transition to sustainable future!
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Will you join me in asking the government to ensure everyone has good opportunities in a #lowcarbon future?
on Apr 9
Workers deserve a fair transition to sustainable future!
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Will you join me in asking the government to ensure everyone has good opportunities in a #lowcarbon future?
on Apr 3
Reports & Guides - Environmental Defence
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Check out Environmental Defence's latest reports and guides about environmental challenges facing our communities and how we can tackle them.
on Mar 27
Environmental Defence Experts React to the 2024 Ontario Budget - Environmental Defence
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Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental Defence experts
on Mar 27
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New analysis reveals that despite federal government promises, funding to the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries remains high.
on Mar 27
Have Your Say on Canada's Climate Ambition - Environmental Defence
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Canada has until the end of this year to set a new greenhouse gas reduction target for 2035. And they want to hear from you.
on Mar 21
Environmental Defence Names 3 More Climate Villains - Environmental Defence
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Introducing 3 more Climate Villains, bringing the total to 10 villains that are trying to weaken Climate Action in Canada.
on Mar 20
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To survive climate change, Canada needs to strengthen Clean Electricity Regulations in order to achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2050
on Mar 11
DON'T WAIT - Help us Fund Public Transit Now!
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Sign our letter to tell the federal government to fund public transit service!
on Mar 2
Putting Wheels on the Bus: Unlocking the Power of Public Transit
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A new report by Environmental Defence and Équiterre shows that Canada can double its public transit ridership by 2035 and slash emissions by 65 million tons with increased investment into transit operations from provincial and federal governments
on Mar 2
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Environmental Defence Urges the Government to Strengthen the Clean Electricity Regulations
on Feb 18
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In an attempt to expand across Ontario, Enbridge Gas is telling residents that gas is the cheapest way to heat their homes. It's not.
on Feb 7
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ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, KEEPERS OF THE WATER Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – A year ago, news broke that
on Feb 6
Act Now to Hold Big Oil accountable for its pollution
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I signed this letter calling for a strong #emissions cap regulation that limits and reduces oil and gas emissions at a scale needed to fight #climatechange. Will you join me in this action towards a sustainable future?
on Feb 4
Alex Pourbaix: The Big Oil Spindoctor - Environmental Defence
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Climate Villain Alex Pourbaix is Executive Chairman of Cenovus, one of Canada's largest tar sands companies and Pathways Alliance co-founder.
on Feb 4
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New analysis released today demonstrates that Canada is still intent on providing massive subsidies to fossil fuel companies.
on Feb 2