Food, energy security and health
Michael Pollan has written an inspiring exploration of how the new US emphasis on energy security could revolutionize agriculture, food and health, Farmer in Chief. He calls for huge social and legal changes, reversing the decades-old American (and Canadian) policy of subsidizing cheap food …
Continue reading the post titled Food, energy security and healthAmerican election will force Canada to take action on climate change
With yesterday’s election of President-Elect Obama, Canada will now be forced to get serious about climate change. Obama has pledged to Implement an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050. In order to keep selling into the American mark…
Continue reading the post titled American election will force Canada to take action on climate changeKyoto Protocol Implementation Act
What does this mean for the future of climate change litigation in Canada? Not much.
Continue reading the post titled Kyoto Protocol Implementation ActClimate change adaptation
Climate change impacts in Canada will cost huge amounts of money. Who will pay for them?
Continue reading the post titled Climate change adaptationUpdate on BPA
As promised, the federal government published its final decision on the screening level risk assessment of BPA on October 18, in the Canada Gazette, Part 1. Regulations that prohibit the import, sale and advertising of polycarbonate baby bottles containing BPA should come into effect during …
Continue reading the post titled Update on BPAMagnificent Polar Bears
The shorter ice season is having a significant impact on these magnificent bears.
Continue reading the post titled Magnificent Polar BearsEnvironmental Law for Road Builders
Road construction presents numerous environmental challenges, including noise, dust, salt, storm runoff, etc. Earlier this year, we gave road builders a summary of the environmental laws that apply to them, how to exercise due diligence, and what penalties they could face if things go wrong.…
Continue reading the post titled Environmental Law for Road BuildersImportant changes re brownfields
Many sites that now count as "clean" will no longer be "clean"; a few that now count as contaminated will now be considered clean.
Continue reading the post titled Important changes re brownfieldsImportant brownfield reforms
The Ontario government has today posted significant proposed changes to its brownfield regulation and standards. The complete package has been posted on the EBR and can be found at www.ontario.ca/brownfields under the “Protecting the Environment” link. Also attached is an unoffic…
Continue reading the post titled Important brownfield reformsKipfinch – latest Ontario contaminated site decision
Ontario’s latest contaminated site decision is Kipfinch v. Westwood Mall (Mississauga) Limited. The intended purchaser of a $25 million shopping mall was unable to obtain financing after the vendor refused to allow invasive testing in an area formerly occupied by a dry cleaner. The …
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