Tailings ponds in northern Alberta are killing migratory birds.
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Almost a year ago I wrote a post regarding the fate of Canada’s Navigable Water Protection Act (NWPA). It turns out that the federal government got its wish and later this year they came up with the Minor Works and Waters (NWPA) Order. This means that if the body of water is considered minor, then [...]
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El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) plans to incorporate purple pipes as part of its upcoming projects. EPWU has been delivering reclaimed water throughout the community since 1963 and is steadily building its network of purple pipes to recycle water for industrial and agricultural purposes.
Now, for $1.24 you can drive up to one of their [...]
Rebels to the Pebble is a group from Dillingham, Alaska who are asking for public support to save Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine.
“Our area is even more fragile because of our reliance on the salmon, not to mention the rest of the delicate ecosystem. Also, glacial gravel, the soil here, is very permeable. [...]
Last July I wrote a post about the struggle the First Nations were having trying to save their lake, Tzenzaicut Lake also known as Fish Lake (situated about 125 km southwest of Williams Lake, BC) from being “used” as a dumping ground for the Prosperity Mine, a gold and copper open pit mine. As I [...]
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If you read yesterday’s post, you will be interested to know that this photograph, voted International Picture of the Year in its category, accompanied the article Wade Davis wrote for the National Geographic magazine, titled: “Deep North: The Stikine River”. Photograph by Sarah Leen.
If you enjoy playing golf but feel guilty about all the herbicides and pesticides that they put on the golf course, look for golf courses that have the designation ACSP or GEO.
Audubon International and Golf Environment Organisation both have certification programs that promote more nature friendly design, water use and conservation, healthy turf and energy [...]
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If you’re about to discard your used compact flourescent bulb, make sure that you do so at a recycling centre where they can safely dispose of the mercury.
Recent studies have found that although the amount of mercury in these bulbs is very small, around 5 mg, it has the potential to contaminate up to 6,000 [...]
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The city of Sa’na inYemen could be the first capital city in the world to run out of water. Why?
Lack of rainfall and wasteful irrigation practices are some of the factors to blame. Others blame the lack of action on the country’s addiction to chewing qat leaves (also known as gat). The qat trees are [...]
The Mackenzie Gas Pipeline project has been given a stamp of approval by the Joint Review Panel. The plan is to drill for natural gas at the delta where the Mackenzie River, the longest river in North America, drains into the Arctic Ocean. This area is a huge estuary that provides vital habitat for migrating [...]
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