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• Historic forum paves way for improving ocean management and conservation on B.C. coast

  April 1, 2009

  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... More »

• Winter sports and the Olympics on thin ice due to global warming

  March 30, 2009

  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... More »

• For many NHLPA members, carbon offsets are just the beginning

  March 26, 2009

  Hockey players offset more than 4,200 tonnes of carbon, and get personal about the environment TORONTO — NHL players are "going green" in a big way, due in part to... More »

• The economic downturn may be a fortuitous speed bump on the road to the e-waste landfill

  March 25, 2009

  By Peter Robinson and Pierre Sadik Last month President Obama delayed the introduction of digital television in the United States. In these tough economic times asking consumers to throw out... More »

• Ontario protects health and the environment through pesticide ban

  March 4, 2009

  OTTAWA — Ontario has set a new standard for protecting citizens and the environment against harmful lawn and garden pesticides. Hundreds of toxic chemicals will be pulled off store shelves... More »

• Canada must protect Atlantic sharks, turtles

  February 24, 2009

  Environmental groups offer solution for longline fishery HALIFAX — The federal government must implement and enforce new methods to protect sea turtles and several shark species from Canada's Atlantic longline... More »

• David Suzuki Foundation applauds Ontario's new Green Energy Act

  February 23, 2009

  Toronto — The David Suzuki Foundation applauds the groundbreaking Green Energy Act introduced today in Ontario. "With this initiative, Ontario is on track to become a leader in the global... More »

• Ontario's Green Energy Act: Backgrounder

  February 20, 2009

  The Ontario Government is expected to introduce a Green Energy Act to the provincial legislature on February 23rd. The David Suzuki Foundation is one of many organizations that have called... More »

• B.C. Budget maintains core climate strategy, but misses opportunity to invest in green economy

  February 18, 2009

  While the B.C. government reaffirmed its commitment to tackling climate change, the David Suzuki Foundation is calling the 2009 B.C. budget a "missed opportunity to strongly position the province in... More »

• Groups condemn province's failure to act on aquaculture solutions

  February 18, 2009

  Absence of closed containment funding missed opportunity in Budget 2009 The Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform (CAAR) today slammed the BC government for once again failing to invest in the... More »