Environment News
Survival of a Canadian icon seriously threatened by industry
OTTAWA – The federal government today released a ground-breaking science report that provides recommendations on the habitat needed for boreal woodland caribou survival. The report was commissioned ...
Toronto Maple Leafs and Air Canada Centre Go Green
As part of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment's (MLSE) ongoing commitment
to the environment and sustainability, the Toronto Maple Leafs, Air
Canada Centre and the David Suzuki Foundation...
Global Warming Accountability Bill One Step Closer to Law
The Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311) cleared an important hurdle yesterday in the House of Commons and is now one step closer to becoming law.
“The David Suzuki Foundati...
Historic forum paves way for improving ocean management and conservation on B.C. coast
VANCOUVER -- Delegates to one of the largest ocean management planning events in Canadian history are sending a clear message to the federal government that it’s time to take action to improve the c...
Proposed ban on toxic flame retardant in electronics will protect Canadians and environment
Toronto – Canada’s move to follow the European Union in phasing out highly toxic chemicals used as flame retardants in electronics is a positive step toward protecting public health, according to ...
Winter sports and the Olympics on thin ice due to global warming
VANCOUVER – The future of winter sports, including the winter Olympics, is at risk due to global warming, according to On Thin Ice, a report released today by the David Suzuki Foundation. “By 2050...
NEWS CONFERENCE - March 30th 10:30 AM On Thin Ice: Winter Sports and Climate Change
The future of winter sports, including the winter Olympics, is at risk due to global warming, according to On Thin Ice: Winter Sports and Climate Change, a report to be released on March 30th by the D...
For many NHLPA members, carbon offsets are just the beginning
TORONTO – NHL players are “going green” in a big way, due in part to the success of the NHLPA Carbon Neutral Challenge program. Players are taking more action in their own lives to reduce their...
The economic downturn may be a fortuitous speed bump on the road to the e-waste landfill
Last month President Obama delayed the introduction of digital television in the United States. In these tough economic times asking consumers to throw out their existing analogue TVs, or to spend a h...
Ontario Budget 2009 - Putting money behind the Green Energy Act?
A member of the David Suzuki Foundation's senior policy team is available to do interviews prior to and following the Ontario provincial budget being announced on March 26th. Availa...
