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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 2h

Great news, Ottawa!

4 new solar projects have been approved, bringing 117.5 MW of #cleanenergy to the region!

This is a huge win for climate action in #Ottawa! We’ll keep engaging as the City develops its upcoming policy framework for community energy projects. Let’s celebrate this solar success!

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 8h

🚨 New: Big Oil’s Playbook 🚨
Tactic 2 – The “Good Neighbour” 🤝
Fossil fuel giants fund local events & projects — not out of kindness, but to buy consent and protect profits.

This isn’t generosity. It’s PR to keep polluting.
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#BigOil #ClimateJustice #ExposingThePlaybook

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 8h

🚨 Big Oil’s Playbook
They don’t just sell fossil fuels — they sell the illusion we need them.

🧠 Tactic 1:
❌ Climate-friendly image. 💸 Same old damage.
⚡ Time to call them out.

🔗 bit.ly/46tKpzY

#BigOil #Greenwashing #ClimateAction

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 7d

#Media: "Recommendations that would enable [Alberta] to release partially-treated tailings into the Athabasca River using unproven technology are unacceptable and would put downstream communities and the local environment at great risk." Our full release 👇

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Indigenous, environment, health groups reject tailings treat-and-release guidance - Environmental Defence

ATHABASCA CHIPEWYAN FIRST NATION, MIKISEW CREE FIRST NATION, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION, KEEPERS OF THE WATER, CANADIAN PARKS AND

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 9d

Step into the heart of fall and reconnect with nature. Join us for a guided walk to slow down, take in the colours, and celebrate the Humber. Limited transportation spots available.

👉Details & tickets: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/178963/...

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 14d

#Media: Premier Smith announces a new pipeline. Read our detailed statement on why it’s a risky and empty gesture.
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STATEMENT: Alberta’s Pipeline Fantasy: An Unserious and Problematic Proposal - Environmental Defence

Statement by Aly Hyder Ali, Program Manager, Oil and Gas, in response to Premier Smith’s pipeline announcement. Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · 16d

10 years ago, PM Mark Carney delivered his famous Tragedy of the Horizon speech, warning that our financial systems were underprepared for what was to come.

10 years later, very little has changed.

If only someone who understood the financial risks of feeding the climate crisis were in power 👀

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 16d

#MEDIA: Today marks 10 years since PM Carney’s Tragedy of the Horizons speech, yet our financial system remains underprepared for climate risks and continues to favour investments in fossil fuels over clean energy.

Action is urgently needed: environmentaldefence.ca/2025/09/29/p...

PM Carney's "Tragedy of the Horizon" at 10: groups call for stronger action - Environmental Defence

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, CHANGE COURSE, ECOJUSTICE, INVESTORS FOR PARIS COMPLIANCE, SHIFT: ACTION FOR PENSION WEALTH AND PLANET HEALTH Ottawa | Traditional,

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 19d

#MEDIA: Premier Ford’s plan to remove speed cameras is yet another way that he is prioritizing private cars over people and the planet. We need leadership that prioritizes safe streets and climate action ahead of reckless, car-centric laws and policies.

Read our full statement:

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Statement: Removal of Speed Cameras Another Example of Reckless, Car-Centric Policies - Environmental Defence

Statement from Tim Gray, Executive Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 20d

#Media: "Environmental groups are calling on the province to get back to work with all beverage producers to implement an expanded deposit-return system that can address beverage container #waste and #pollution." Read more 👇
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Ontario’s watered-down Blue Box rules won't stop drink container litter, pollution - Environmental Defence

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, WASTE WATCH OTTAWA, ZERO WASTE 4 ZERO BURNING, ONTARIO ZERO WASTE COALITION, CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 22d

🌞🌬️ Big win for clean energy!
Sault Ste. Marie Council just approved 4 new solar + 1 new wind project — 500+ MW of renewables coming online.

Ontario needs more of this, not more polluting gas. Tell Premier Ford & Minister Lecce to choose renewables: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/169263/...

Ontario's Energy Future is at a Crossroads!

Did you know? 70% of Ontario’s gas comes from the U.S.—and that’s a problem. We’re relying on expensive, polluting fossil gas from another country to heat our homes and power our grid. And Ontario pol...

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Emily Hunter @ecohuntress.bsky.social · 26d

#Ontario: Think that a #HeatPump will cost you more than a #Gas furnace? Don't always believe what a gas company will tell you. They depend on your gas hookup!

Check out #TOStar article for pushback against #Enbridge. Time to take back our #Power! Literally! @environmentaldefence.ca

Are heat pumps more expensive now that Carney killed the carbon tax? Ontario homeowners question truth of Enbridge notice

Emily Hunter got an email from Enbridge warning about the cost of her planned heat pump. She says the natural gas company has a conflict of interest.

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Sep 11

#MEDIA By prioritizing LNG, mining and nuclear, Canada’s ‘Projects of National Interest’ risk our climate and health. Nation building should mean clean growth — read our statement here bit.ly/460MPqY

Statement: Polluting Fossil Fuel Project Tops List of First Five Projects - Environmental Defence

For immediate release: September 11, 2025 Polluting Fossil Fuel Project Tops the List of the First Five Projects of National Interest Statement by Tim

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Sep 5

#MEDIA: We’re disappointed the gov’t is delaying Canada’s EV Standard. Canada must cut pollution, support good jobs & ensure affordable EVs. Full statement: bit.ly/47wClAQ#cdnp... #ClimateAction

Statement On PM Carney’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Standard And Climate Plan - Environmental Defence

For immediate release: September 5, 2025 Statement from Environmental Defence's Programs Director, Keith Brooks, on Prime Minister Carney's Announcements

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Aug 28

It is #WeAreLakeErie Day – A day to show key decision-makers the important role Lake Erie plays in our lives. Help protect the lake by sharing your personal stories, photos, and videos of the lake and sharing what Lake Erie means to you! Use #WeAreLakeErie day and we will amplify your voice!

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · Aug 21

Quick #PRGT update for you.

We just learned that the BC Supreme Court dismissed our clients’ challenge to the BCER’s decision to greenlight construction on the #pipeline w/o fulfilling a key permit condition: a cumulative effects assessment.🚨

It's disappointing news.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41Vrv3s

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Aug 15

#Media - Response to the suspension of INC 5.2 global plastic treat negotiations.

See here: environmentaldefence.ca/2025/08/15/s...

Response to the suspension of negotiations of the global plastics treaty (INC 5.2) - Environmental Defence

Statement by Karen Wirsig, Senior Program Manager for Plastics at Environmental Defence Canada GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - While we are disappointed that

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Aug 7

A win for the planet: The International Court affirms that states and fossil fuel companies should be held accountable for their climate pollution.
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World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge...

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Jul 30

Toronto’s Mayor Olivia Chow declared today Single-Use Plastic Free Day. As #PlasticFreeJuly ends, this is a good reminder to the government we want Canada to be Single-Use Plastic Free every day! Tell the government to break up with single-use plastics: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/171711/...

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Jul 30

Once again, the Ontario government is prioritizing industry over people and the environment. This time, the attack is on water.

We need to tell the government that water is not for sale! To take action, submit a comment through the ERO portal by August 1st 👉 bit.ly/4laDeSF

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Jul 25

Next month, governments will gather for further negotiations for a global treaty against #plasticpollution. 📢 Tell Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin you want Canada to step up and lead in the fight against the plastic pollution crisis: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/171711/...

#PlasticFreeJuly

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Jul 23

"What a phenomenal waste of taxpayers' money" - Read our response to the Alberta governments payout to Atrum coal: environmentaldefence.ca/2025/07/23/r...

Response to Alberta Payout to Atrum Coal: A “Phenomenal Waste” - Environmental Defence

Statement by Stephen Legault, Senior Manager for Alberta Energy Transition in response to the announcement that Atrum Coal Ltd. will drop its lawsuit

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Yellowhead Institute @miskoaki.bsky.social · Jul 22

As governments pass legislation to fast track resource development, a long-delayed LNG pipeline in B.C. has been approved. Buried Burdens considers PRGT's history, identifying a number of issues.

Read the full Special Report on our website: yellowheadinstitute.org/buried-burde...

Below a centred black quotation mark icon, the slide reads: “No matter your understanding of economics, we must understand that our obsession with unrestricted growth is killing the very thing that sustains us. Our relationship with and actions upon the environment are interconnected: We cannot exist without a healthy environment and the tools to steward it according to Indigenous laws.” The special report information lines the bottom of the slide in a green bar: “From the Yellowhead Special Report, Buried Burdens: The True Costs of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Ownership

Title text reads: “LEARN MORE.” Below it, body text reads: “With major resource projects set to expand in Canada, including the controversial Prince Rupert natural gas pipeline in B.C. – and Indigenous communities encouraged to participate – what are the financial, environmental, social and cultural risks?” And “How can Indigenous Nations navigate the complex challenge of resource development when some Nations support (and invest) while others oppose?” The special report information lines the bottom of the slide in a green bar: “From the Yellowhead Special Report, Buried Burdens: The True Costs of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Ownership

Pictured is a photograph by Mike Graeme of the Skeena River

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · Jul 22

This #PlasticFreeJuly, community and environmental groups are calling for a future free of #plasticpollution 📢 The call is being sent to governments around the world to demand a global plastics treaty reining in plastic production, use, waste and pollution. environmentaldefence.ca/2025/07/22/c...

Canada must help get a win for the world: a future free of plastic pollution - Environmental Defence

Hundreds of community and environmental groups are coming together this Plastic Free July to call for a future free of plastic pollution – and

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · Jul 18

What are "mature assets" and why is everyone talking about an Albertan report about them?

📷: based on photo taken by Amber Bracken / The Narwhal

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