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• Study reveals Greater Golden Horseshoe unprotected green space provides $122 million in ecological benefits each year

  February 7, 2013

  TORONTO — A patchwork of remaining farmland and green space in Ontario's rapidly growing Golden Horseshoe region provides millions of dollars in services and benefits, according to a David Suzuki... More »

• Environment commissioner exposes Canada's haphazard approach to environment

  February 5, 2013

  David Suzuki Foundation calls for change of direction as economic development outpaces environmental protections The release today of the 2012 Fall Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable... More »

• Canada Safeway launches ocean friendly consumer education program in partnership with SeaChoice

  January 24, 2013

  Today Canada Safeway, a recognized leader in sustainable seafood, unveiled its new in-store consumer information program. Customers will now be able to easily identify which fresh and frozen seafood items... More »

• Report shows feasibility of 80 per cent emissions reductions

  January 22, 2013

  Low-carbon study compares strategies for eight countries VANCOUVER — Canada can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to a fraction of current levels while maintaining or improving living standards and quality... More »

• DSF congratulates Delta Council for leadership in wetlands protection

  January 10, 2013

  The David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) congratulates the Corporation of Delta for securing yesterday 1,000 acres to be added to the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area. "This is great news for... More »

• David Suzuki Foundation letter of support for Idle No More

  December 21, 2012

  Dear Prime Minister Harper, Two years ago, under your leadership, Canada endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, despite initially voting against it at the UN... More »

• Study shows alarming natural loss, growing industrial footprint in northeastern B.C.

  December 13, 2012

  Oil and gas development, logging, mines, large dams and other industrial infrastructure are having an alarming impact on natural areas and wildlife habitat in the booming Peace Region of northeastern... More »

• Accounting for nature: Lower Mainland's aquatic ecosystems give at least $30 billion in benefits every year

  November 28, 2012

  David Suzuki Foundation and Earth Economics Natural water systems provide billions of dollars in services every year by preventing flooding and stabilizing the climate, among other benefits. These services are... More »

• Environmental groups, First Nations join in opposition to omnibus Bill C-45

  November 21, 2012

  Massive bill before Parliament further undermines Canadian democracy and environment, groups say in open letter TORONTO—First Nations and environmental, recreation and grassroots groups supported by more than half a million... More »

• Highland Companies withdraws controversial Mega-Quarry application

  November 21, 2012

  Company drops proposal to blast beneath farmland a month after 40,000 attend Soupstock protest TORONTO — The Canadian Chefs' Congress and David Suzuki Foundation applaud the Highland Companies today for... More »