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Waterkeeper comments on latest rollbacks to Ontario’s air protection laws

April 26th, 2011

Read our full submission here.Background Ontario Regulation 419/05 [Regulation 419] was promulgated under Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act in 2005 to set air pollution limits for polluting facilities. To protect against health and environmental effects, the regulation sets limits on the emission of potentially harmful contaminants, including toluene, phosphoric... (more)

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Canada’s fish are in trouble

April 11th, 2011

Some of Canada's oldest laws are designed to protect fish and fish habitat, cornerstones of our nation's culture, economy, and environment. Two of the most important environmental hearings in Canadian history have recently revealed that Canada's wild fish populations are not well protected. Pollution and habitat destruction are major threats. The Canadian government knows this,... (more)

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Let’s ban the word “NIMBY”

April 4th, 2011

It finally feels like spring: the sun is out, the crocuses are up, and temperatures are climbing above freezing. It is a time for new life and fresh starts.This spring, we would like to make a pact with you. Let's never again use the word "NIMBY". If you care about the environment and your neighbours (and we are pretty sure that you do), it's a good pact to make.NIMBY,... (more)

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We never wanted to talk about nuclear meltdowns

March 23rd, 2011

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's purpose is to protect and celebrate Lake Ontario. We work for you, for the water, for fish and birds, communities and culture. In the past we have stood firm against Lafarge; held an American company accountable for pollution in Canada; and fought for navigation rights. This week as we begin the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant hearing, we feel as... (more)

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Lake Ontario Waterkeeper requests postponement of Darlington hearing

March 17th, 2011

BY EMAILMr. Alan Graham, Chair Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project Joint Review Panel Place Bell Canada 160 Elgin St., 22nd Floor Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3March 17, 2011Dear Mr. Graham, Ms. Beaudet, and Mr. Pereira:We are writing to formally request that the upcoming Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant hearing be postponed in light of the CNSC's... (more)

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New nuclear plant hearing scheduled to start Monday

March 14th, 2011

The first new nuclear power plant to be built in Canada in decades is slated for review beginning next Monday.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, other NGOs, members of the nuclear industry, and government departments have been preparing for the hearing for years. Waterkeeper's research focuses on cooling water systems and impacts on fish habitat: the kinds of impacts a nuclear... (more)

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Darlington New Build: Expert Reports

March 11th, 2011

Wilf Ruland, Hydrogeologist Reviewed potential for surface and groundwater pollution; waste management; erosion and dust control plans; and the potential for subsidence or induced seismicity. Key Findings: The EIS is built around a major, unsupported assumption that missing impact management plans will be 100% effective. Impacts of adjacent St. Marys quarry are not... (more)

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Darlington New Build: Submissions

March 11th, 2011

September 23rd, 2011: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Greenpeace Canada, Canadian Environmental Law Association, Northwatch, and Ecojustice have asked a federal court to stop government agencies from approving construction of new nuclear reactors at Darlington until an environmental assessment is fully completed and shows the project won’t negatively impact the environment or human... (more)

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Ontario cancels off-shore wind projects. Good.

February 23rd, 2011

There will be no off-shore wind projects in Ontario any time soon. Off-shore wind farms are built in the water - in Ontario, this generally means in the Great Lakes and especially in Lake Ontario. Before the decision to halt off-shore wind development, you could have expected to see as many as 400 wind turbines dotting the shoreline from Toronto to Kingston. The Ontario... (more)

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Official Darlington New Nuclear Build Written Submission

February 22nd, 2011

Read our full submission in PDF format here.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper makes this submission to share our vision of a swimmable, drinkable, fishable lake with the Joint Review Panel. We offer our knowledge and expertise to help ensure that this Panel’s decision reflects and contributes to a healthy, celebrated, and shared Lake Ontario.The proposed Darlington New Nuclear... (more)

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