Tag: pollution
US EPA finalizes first-ever standard to provide protection from PFAS
On April 10, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from...
Funds to cut pollution and support clean energy in Newfoundland
A federal investment of up to $87 million from Canada’s The Low Carbon Economy Fund and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program will...
Policy POV: Barriers to effectively resolving environmental risks
Politicians are not the only people who too often seem to believe that tough regulations can solve all of our environmental challenges. It is...
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund investing in female-founded plastic waste solution
As part of Amazon's commitment to support women climate tech entrepreneurs, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund is investing in Toronto-based Genecis, a bioplastics company founded...
Pollution Probe announces recipient of 2022 award: Edward Burtynsky
The Pollution Probe Award is a highlight of Pollution Probe's Annual Conference and Gala, which celebrates the achievements of those working towards tangible environmental...
New national consultation process to curb plastic pollution
Plastic pollution litters communities, waterways, and natural spaces across Canada. Every year, Canadians throw away three million tonnes of plastic waste, less than 10...
Tips to Keep Canadian Beaches Clean on Canada Day
Canada Day is coming up tomorrow. It's a great time to go outside and spend some time on the water, but it’s important to...
Art Installation Depicts the Consequences of Climate Change
Ontario Place in Toronto is now presenting "Over Floe," a climate change themed sculpture installation that will float in the inner lagoon from spring...
New National Energy and Emissions Database Launched
The Ministry of Natural Resources is supporting the development of the Municipal Energy and Emission Database (MEED), an integrated geospatial platform that tracks greenhouse gas...
Get Smart on Stormwater to Save Billions
As climate change begins to gather speed, its impacts become more visible each year. It is not just about polar bears anymore. It isn’t...