Category: Environment

A proposed B.C. gold mine plans up to 15 daily flights to transport concentrate, raising alarms among environmentalists and Alaskan Indigenous communities. Critics fear irreparable damage to the Taku River, a vital salmon stronghold. Read more: The Narwhal 

A US mine project near the Canada-US border poses a significant threat to the drinking water supply of Fort Frances, Ontario. This cross-border environmental dispute highlights concerns from local authorities and First Nations regarding potential contamination and the inadequacy of current international frameworks.

A proposed BC gold mine plans up to 15 daily flights for concentrate transport, raising significant environmental concerns for the Taku River watershed. Regulators and Alaskan tribes are scrutinizing potential impacts and past pollution issues.

Lloyd Alter challenges the efficacy of modern recycling, questioning whether burying trash might be a more viable solution. It advocates for reusables and reduced consumption over current waste management practices.

The Canadian government has paused its proposed overhaul of environmental reviews for major projects, delaying legislation until the fall. This decision follows significant public and environmental group pushback against plans that critics argued would jeopardize species protection.

Alberta is missing a significant economic opportunity by primarily selling bitumen as fuel. Shifting focus to high-value advanced materials like carbon fiber and asphalt binder could dramatically increase revenue and secure the province’s economic future.

Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen, 45, has tragically passed away. She is celebrated as a trailblazer and innovator whose artistic contributions left an indelible mark.