Can the precautionary principle be used to block wind energy?
A Big Island resident, Ian Hanna, launched judicial review today to block renewable energy approvals under the regulations recently adopted to implement Bill 150, the Green Energy Act. Mr. Hanna argues that it is contrary to the precautionary principle to allow wind energy development in Ont…
View the post titled Can the precautionary principle be used to block wind energy?What's organic?
Is it more important to buy food that is “organic” or local?
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The major difference between bottled water and municipal tap water is that we know less about what is in bottled water.
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People rapidly absorb toxic chemicals from even two days’ exposure to typical consumer products, and governments don't protect us.
View the post titled Slow Death by Rubber DuckFederal court orders mining disclosure
Two environmental groups have won a great victory over Environment Canada and the mining industry, which must immediately begin collecting and reporting information on pollutants in mine tailings and waste rock.
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Minister Smitherman has announced amendments to Bill 150, the Green Energy Act, which respond to the recommendations of the Ontario Bar Association.
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For no obvious reason, Toronto industries will now have three layers of overlapping regulation of their use of toxic substances: federal, provincial and municipal.
View the post titled Toxics Reduction ActRegulation of noise
Noise is one of the classic irritants that drives neighbours crazy.
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Michael Pollan has written an inspiring exploration of how the new US emphasis on energy security could revolutionize agriculture, food and health, Farmer in Chief. He calls for huge social and legal changes, reversing the decades-old American (and Canadian) policy of subsidizing cheap food …
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