Quick response to BC lead, acid spill

An acid solution containing lead that spilled into an industrial sewer in B.C. prompted quick and efficient emergen… [Full Story]

Thirty Alberta companies recognized

Thirty companies that model environmental excellence in Alberta are being recognized through a voluntary program am… [Full Story]

Sydney coke ovens cleanup begins

The cleanup at the former industrial Coke Ovens site will soon begin with building underground cut-off walls to lim… [Full Story]

World Conference on Disaster Management

The World Conference on Disaster Management (Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Tuesday, June 17) highlight… [Full Story]

Lakes across Canada face being turned into mine dump sites

CBC News has learned that 16 Canadian lakes that include prime wilderness fishing sites from B.C. to Newfoundland are slated to be officially but quietly “reclassified” as toxic dump sites for mines.

Lakes across Canada face being turned into mine dump sites

CBC News has learned that 16 Canadian lakes that include prime wilderness fishing sites from B.C. to Newfoundland are slated to be officially but quietly “reclassified” as toxic dump sites for mines.

Urban Farmer June 16

Nicholas Read discusses the harvest

Oil leaks into popular Alberta lake

Crews are trying to clean up a spill of crude oil that’s left an oily sheen on a popular central Alberta lake.

Don’t Rebuild on China Quake Faults, Experts Warn

More widespread death and destruction could occur if China rebuilds on the active tectonic faults that caused the May 12 quake in Sichuan Province, scientists say.

Panda Areas Damaged, Destroyed by China Quake

At least 80 percent of giant pandas’ Sichuan habitat was destroyed or damaged in the May 12 quake, a Chinese official announced today.