Singh, municipal leaders tackle climate change at FCM conference in Halifax
June 2, 2018- Winnipeg Free Press- In his speech, he told the packed ballroom at the Halifax Convention Centre that…+
Canada-wide rules to cut plastic waste proposed by 33 environmental groups
June 4, 2018- CBC News- Zero plastics declaration wants 75% recycled content in single-use plastics, ban on PVC, styrofoam
‘It’s not easy. We need a shift in our mindset’: Study says reform best-before labels to reduce food waste
May 31, 2018- CBC News- “When they see ‘best before’ they think it means if they eat it afterwards,…+
Electric-powered commercial trucks could be key to hitting climate change targets
May 31, 2018- CBC News- While businesses try their best to make innovative solutions, Merida said governments need to…+
Five Things: the next steps for getting the Trans Mountain project done
May 29, 2018- The Canadian Press- The federal government announced a plan Tuesday to spend $4.5 billion on buying the…+
EU proposes to ban plastic straws, stirs, and cotton buds
May 28, 2018- The Associated Press- The European Union has proposed banning plastic products like cotton buds, straws, stirs and…+
Liberal government to buy Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5B
May 29, 2018- CBC News- The Liberal government will buy the Trans Mountain pipeline and related infrastructure for $4.5…+
Research needed on impact of microplastics on B.C. shellfish industry: study
May 23, 2018- The Canadian Press- A scientific study that found high levels of microplastics in the ocean near British…+
