September Recap at Environmental Defence
Environmental Defence
Defending clean water, a safe climate, and healthy communities.
HIDDEN TOXICS IN DOLLAR STORE PRODUCTS
We tested products from Canadian dollar stores Dollarama and Dollar Tree and found toxic levels of lead and other toxic chemicals such as BPA and PFAS. These toxics pose serious health risks for children, who are particularly susceptible to the effects of harmful chemicals. They also disproportionately impact people whose only accessible retail option is a dollar store. Read the full report to learn more, and sign our letter to have your voice heard.
CANADA’S NEXT BIG SHIFT: WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO AVOID
Canada needs to phase out fossil fuels, but we can't leave families and communities impacted by this transition to fend for themselves. Lessons learned from communities around the world show us that an equitable shift towards a zero-carbon economy is possible. Read our blog to learn more.
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BUSTING ENBRIDGE’S LINE 5 MYTHS: THE TRUE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND RISKS
Enbridge has been spinning a tale that Line 5 is a safe pipeline. Despite what Enbridge wants the public to believe, Line 5 is dangerous and will threaten the Great Lakes basin as long as it remains in operation. We’re releasing a series of blogs dedicated to busting Line 5 myths to clear up some misconceptions and set the record straight. Read the first of the series here.
THE NEW CLIMATE BATTLE: EMISSIONS CAP VS. BIG OIL AND GAS
Want to get at the heart of Canada's climate challenge? Our campaigner, Aly Hyder Ali, looks at the battle that Big Oil and Gas are fighting against, with a draft plan to regulate the industry’s emissions once and for all. Check out his article in the National Observer.
OTHER CAMPAIGNS WE'RE WORKING ON: