The latest dangerous instalment in Scott Moe’s crusade against Ottawa
The Saskatchewan First Act appears to be the latest vehicle in the Moe government’s fight with the feds over climate policy.
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Doug Ford’s Bill 23 mistakes protections for restrictions
The Ford government’s Bill 23 claims that environmental protections are a hurdle to profits and affordable housing. In actuality, environmental regulations are guardrails, protecting us from a cliff of preventable flooding, environmental degradation, and sky-high infrastructure costs.
Climate change forces us to act fast — and play the long game
When it comes to the climate crisis, humanity is acting like a truculent toddler screaming at Mother Earth: “You’re not the boss of me,” writes Ralph Martin. As a matter of fact, she is.
Why COVID-19 should change our stance on animal farming
Meat, dairy and egg production in Canada involves forcing thousands of animals to live in filthy conditions. By any epidemiological standard, this is a disaster waiting to happen, write Jenny Henry and Darlene Levecque of Nation Rising.
We need visionary leaders ready to face the climate emergency
Political leaders must respond to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century credibly, not deny the complex world we now live in or only pay lip service to it.
No one liked Ontario's old environmental assessment process
But the question of how to fix it has revived a longstanding debate over what cutting red tape means for the environment
John Horgan works on climate strategy with Washington's Jay Inslee
B.C. Premier John Horgan met Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced plans to strengthen the partnership between British Columbia and Washington state, and fight climate change while creating jobs across the region.
Chemicals aren't people. They shouldn't be presumed innocent
Under existing law, those who want to restrict use of a chemical must prove harm to humans or the environment. This is fundamentally backwards.
