Cruises, crowds and fragile ecosystems — the delicate dance of Antarctic tourism
As the icy continent braces for a record summer, ecologists say more visitor caps and restrictions are needed to protect wildlife.
News
Published by Observer Media Group
A dozen First Nations in B.C. funded to pursue clean energy projects
First Nations across the province are undertaking clean energy programs with provincial funding designed to help ditch the use of dirty diesel fuel.
After lithium mine approval, Ontario-based Cree want a seat at the table for environmental assessments of mining in the province
Cree nations in Ontario hope the province will make room for them at the table when developing environmental protections for mining development.
Your pension fund may be taking a gamble with your retirement income
Many of Canada’s major pension funds are taking some steps to protect Canadians’ retirement savings from the worsening climate crisis by aligning their investments with the world's climate goals and setting their own targets, but there is still a long way to go.
Corporations are winning the inflation bump, while Canadian consumers hurt
As Canadians struggle to afford essential goods and services, the spoils of inflation are ending up largely in corporate profits, particularly in the oil, gas and mining industries, a new analysis reveals.
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine
Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable.
More support for northern critical minerals strategy, mining companies say
Mining companies with projects in the North say more federal support is needed following the release of Canada's new critical minerals strategy, while some environmental advocates are wary of the potential impacts.
Trudeau should have visited First Nation during Sask trip: Indigenous leaders
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it is dismayed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not visit the First Nation where a child’s bone was found at a former residential school site.
Trudeau says Liberals eyeing reforms to bail system after premiers complain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking "carefully" and "quickly" at a letter Canada's premiers sent him last week that called for reforms to the country's bail system.
EU paves the path to a clean tech future with subsidies
The European Union pushed forward on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, with a major clean tech industrial plan which not only should keep the continent in the vanguard of plotting a greener future but also guarantee its economic survival as it faces challenges from China and the United States.
Saskatchewan premier Mo feels snubbed by Trudeau surprise visit to province
Justin Trudeau pressed Saskatchewan's government on its record for clean energy projects after Premier Scott Moe expressed disappointment he was not made aware of the prime minister's visit to a rare earth elements processing plant.
How Canada’s National Observer helped bring climate change into the mainstream
Canada's National Observer publisher Linda Solomon Wood chats with Max Fawcett about journalism, how the publication came to be and who really funds his columns.