Can Walmart Get Us to Buy Sustainable Products?

We all want to buy the best products we can find and afford. But what does “best” actually mean? The ones that offer the best bang for the buck or give us the most pride of ownership?
Posted On 12 May 2015
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The rising tide of ocean energy – New ideas for renewable power

Is it time for tides to provide renewable energy and end reliance on the burning of polluting fossil fuels?
Posted On 11 May 2015
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Preparing For Compliance With The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act

Failing to comply with the reporting obligations of the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act can trigger substantial penalties
Posted On 27 Apr 2015
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As Shale Gas Booms, Effects and Sustainability Remain Unclear

Many question remain about impacts of shale gas mining on local economies and the environment
Posted On 27 Apr 2015
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Proposed: Prohibition of 5 Toxic Substances Canada

Proposed amendments would add the following five toxic substances to the Toxic Substance Regulation
Posted On 25 Apr 2015
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Canada – Quebec Agreement on Wastewater Regulation

On March 21, 2015, the Minister of the Environment (“Minister”) published a Notice of a proposed Agreement entitled “Canada–Quebec Agreement on Acts and Regulations Applicable to Quebec’s Municipal Wastewater Treatment Sector” (“proposed Agreement”). The Minister also published a...
Posted On 13 Apr 2015
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Yukon’s’ Environment Act Simplified

by Supriya Tandan April 7th, 2015 – Last year, in 2014 the Government of Yukon, following the example set by the Canadian Federal Government, amended its main environmental statute, The Environment Act  (“the Act”) to simplify and reduce regulatory uncertainty and...
Posted On 10 Apr 2015
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The Great Leaks: Water Use and Scarcity in Canada

Unless Canadians start consuming less, we may face a water shortage. Yet by global standards, Canada remains lucky.
Posted On 07 Apr 2015
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