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EnvironmentalDefence

@envirodefence

Environmental Defence works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

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Timothy Gray(@CanadaGray) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Federal government can protect Ontarians from the @Fordnation Greenbelt-eating Highway 413...and put the trucks on the 407. hilltimes.com/story/2024/05/… via @thehilltimes

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Stephen Legault, our new Senior Program Manager, Alberta Energy Transition, says being an environmentalist in is a challenge he's up for!
He'll be working to spotlight the path forward for an Alberta energy transition
Read more ⤵️
environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/22/mee…

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Darlene Ryan 🇨🇦(@DRyanRieux) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Ontario- Bill 165 has passed. What does this mean?
This piece of legislation will raise energy costs for nearly 4 million households in Ontario..”
Enbridge Todd Smith

Gas facebook.com/share/p/fahJvB…?

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JOIN OUR TWITTERSTORM to show your outrage for . Tell the Ontario government and Enbridge gas you don't want to be locked into gas dependency!

CLICK TO TWEET--> ctt.ec/e2fwk

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With wildfires burning it's clear we need to reduce the oil & gas pollution that is warming the planet and creating warmer & drier conditions where thrive
An on fossil fuel pollution is urgently needed
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environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/21/fac…

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: The Ontario Government’s Anti-Density is so Extreme and Corrupt that Even Density Opponents are Concerned.

Our full statement here 🔽
environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/22/the…

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JOIN OUR TWITTERSTORM to show your outrage for . Tell the Ontario government and Enbridge gas you don't want to be locked into gas dependency!

CLICK TO TWEET--> ctt.ec/e2fwk

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EnvironmentalDefence(@envirodefence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2024 is expected to be hotter & smokier than last year. With fossil fuel pollution rising, it's time for governments to take seriously and for us to vote at all levels for governments that make climate action a priority
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environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/17/wil…

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Julie Segal(@JulieESegal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, Environmental Defence publishes a new report: why fossil fuels like ‘natural’ gas are incompatible with a sustainable finance taxonomy label.

Read more here & below, 'Why Gas Does not Belong in A Canadian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy'.
environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/15/new…

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Did you know that 29 federally identified species at risk will be further endangered if Highway 413 is built?

Meet the small, but mighty Redside Dace - an endangered minnow found almost exclusively along the proposed route of
environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/17/put…

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EnvironmentalDefence(@envirodefence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

: We applaud the emergency Interim Order in Chemical Valley. This is an important step in addressing injustices faced by Aamjiwnaang First Nation who are plagued by dangerously high toxic benzene levels. bit.ly/3wvnPJv

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To help Enbridge Gas lock gas customers in for decades, the Ontario government overrode the and passed the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act. The irony is that it will do the exact opposite for Ontarians. nationalobserver.com/2024/05/16/new…

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Laurel L Russwurm 💉💉💉💉💉💉 😷 #WearAmask(@laurelrusswurm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Too bad the federal government allowed its heat pump subsidy to end. If they ramped it up making it much cheaper for retrofitting and new builds, builders and even more homeowners would make the change.

isn't ending, why do your subsidies Justin Trudeau?

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EnvironmentalDefence(@envirodefence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

: New testing finds “forever chemicals” in children’s gloves. “This is another damning piece of evidence that we need comprehensive PFAS regulations in Canada to protect kids from toxic chemicals,” said Cassie Barker, Senior Program Manager, Toxics. bit.ly/4bHfUYe

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We applaud everyone helping those affected by wildfires in northern Alberta & B.C. Please read this blog on why it's important to now say that causes bigger and hotter wildfires, and that climate change is mostly caused by
environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/15/why…

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Canada's National Observer(@NatObserver) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and environmental groups are calling on Alberta and the provincial energy regulator Alberta Energy Regulator to do a full environmental impact assessment of the Pathways Alliance's carbon capture megaproject
nationalobserver.com/2024/05/14/new…

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EnvironmentalDefence(@envirodefence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We hope everyone impacted by wildfires are safe
As wildfires burn and grow, it's clear the federal government must move quickly to cap oil & gas pollution for a safer future
Read more in this op-ed by Aly Hyder Ali ⤵️
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/column…

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EnvironmentalDefence(@envirodefence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

- 🇨🇦 is developing an investment labelling system to identify what projects or investments can deemed green. But there are concerns that dangerous fossil fuels like gas could be labeled green!

Read out latest report to learn more: environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/15/new…

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: Bill 165 is an affront to good governance and an insult to Ontarians who are grappling with an affordability crisis.

Read more: environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/15/sta…

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