News archives

• Making Sustainability at Home in B.C.: a toolkit

  November 4, 2009

  Sustainability is confusing and can be totally overwhelming, especially when it comes to making daily decisions in your busy home. The Natural Step, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Light... More »

• New study shows Canada can meet global-warming reduction targets while growing jobs and economy

  October 29, 2009

  OTTAWA — Canada can succeed economically while meeting targets to reduce global warming pollution, according to an economic modelling study commissioned by the Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation.... More »

• Canada must step up at UN climate talks to be part of the solution

  October 14, 2009

  OTTAWA — Canada must quickly reverse its obstructionist position to break the deadlock and secure a strong agreement at the UN Climate Summit in December, according to the David Suzuki... More »

• David Suzuki receives Right Livelihood Award

  October 13, 2009

  SWEDEN — David Suzuki was today awarded the prestigious Right Livelihood Award (Honorary), often referred to as the "Alternative Nobel Prize." Dr. Suzuki was recognized, "for his lifetime advocacy of... More »

• Not enough progress at Bangkok climate talks

  October 9, 2009

  Political will, support for Kyoto only solutions VANCOUVER — The UN climate talks ended today in Bangkok with disappointing progress due to a lack of strong leadership by industrialized countries... More »

• David Suzuki Foundation applauds first eco-certification for B.C. fishery

  September 30, 2009

  VANCOUVER — Eco-certification for British Columbia's halibut fishery is an important step in moving the fishery from one with severe conservation concerns to one that has been labelled as sustainable,... More »

• Climate Week Update: David Suzuki Foundation reacts to Canada's performance in New York

  September 22, 2009

  Statement from Dale Marshall, Climate change policy analyst "Presidents and prime ministers met here in New York. These are people who make decisions on behalf of the world's citizens. It... More »

• New David Suzuki at Work program reduces waste, saves money and creates leaders

  September 21, 2009

  More than 50 David Suzuki Ambassadors to reach 15,000 Canadians in next year VANCOUVER — A new workplace sustainability program launched by the David Suzuki Foundation aims to transform Canadians... More »

• Legal victory for endangered species across Canada

  September 10, 2009

  Court ruling means Department of Fisheries and Oceans must overhaul recovery plans Vancouver, BC — A precedent-setting legal victory for endangered species may put an end to years of unlawful... More »

• Canada's favourite organic gardeners crowned

  August 26, 2009

  3,000 votes cast to determine Canada's best, 100% pesticide-free gardens VANCOUVER — Three-thousand people have voted and the results are in — Heather Kemp and her family from Balgonie, Sask.... More »