BREAKING: Aamjiwnaang First Nation has declared a state of emergency following INEOS Styrolution notifying the community of 'temporary elevated benzene levels' late on Thursday. Sarnia News Today Steven Guilbeault Ecojustice Society of Native Nations UN Environment Programme #PlasticsTreaty sarnianewstoday.ca/sarnia/news/20…

'My wish is that we actually get cracking, because the trajectory that we’re on is not a good one. But there’s still time to get on to a different path.'

In her latest book, Sarah Cox follows the fight to save species in Canada before it’s too late. hubs.ly/Q02tPPdR0

Over 99% of plastics are made from chemicals sourced from fossil fuels, and “continue to emit greenhouse gases from cradle to grave,” explains Ecojustice.

More on how deeply connected the fossil fuel and plastic industries are:👇
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This morning, Janelle Nahmabin, Aamjiwnaang First Nation elected councillor, and Ecojustice's Melissa Gorrie addressed a parliamentary press conference emphasizing expectations from #PlasticsTreaty negotiations with state govt's regarding plastics and petrochemical pollution.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling for the swift passage of the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act (Bill C-226). bit.ly/49RVLgO

Society of Native Nations UN Environment Programme “We—like everyone —have the right to a healthy environment ... We have been here before industry and before Canada.' - Janelle Nahmabin, Elected Councillor, Aamjiwnaang First Nation #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 #BreakFreeFromPlastic (🧵) twitter.com/ecojustice_ca/…

Plastic production disproportionally impacts the lives of the people of Aamjiwnaang and Indigenous communities worldwide. During #PlasticsTreaty negotiations, the voices of Indigenous communities and those most affected by plastic pollution must be heard. hubs.ly/Q02t-gmX0

Today, spokespeople from Aamjiwnaang First Nations, the Society of First Nations, and Keepers of the Water will highlight the impacts of plastics pollution on frontline Indigenous communities. #PlasticsTreaty Ecojustice

Info & livestream link here ⤵️

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The Arctic is warming 4x faster than the rest of the world, and Indigenous Arctic People face the brunt of the plastic and petrochemical industry’s toxic production. Learn more in this report from ACAT and IPEN on “The Arctic’s Plastic Crisis” IPEN: toxics-free hubs.ly/Q02tvYl-0

Yesterday's march filled us with energy and hope ahead of the treaty negotiations starting tomorrow ✊

We’re proud to be in Ottawa with Aamjiwnaang First Nation councillors, knowledge keepers, and community members whose voices are central to the fight to #EndThePlasticsEra .

Happy Earth Day! This year's theme is curbing plastics, which is something Ecojustice works on year-round using the power of litigation and law reform.

Not sure what Earth Day is all about? Read on! hubs.ly/Q02t3kyq0

This #EarthDay , all eyes are on Ottawa for the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations. Justin Trudeau Steven Guilbeault it’s time to #EndThePlasticEra by:
⬇️ Reducing plastic production
❌ Banning plastics
✔️ Supporting reuse and refill
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This #EarthDay , make a difference that truly matters. Donate to Ecojustice and help defend our planet's precious resources for generations to come. Together, we can build a more sustainable and equitable world for all.

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If you want to do even more to ensure Canada stops exporting the world's dirtiest source of power generation, you can use this Ecojustice action, to write your MP today! ecojustice.ca/take-action/en… 3/3