Friday, April 18, 2025
New report shows the impacts of climate change in Quebec
Quebec – Communities across Quebec have already felt the impact of our changing climate. Throughout the province, and particularly in the north, climate change is…
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City of Barrie’s drinking water gets perfect score
Barrie, ON – The City of Barrie has achieved a 100% score from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for drinking water quality.…
Rising seas threaten Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific Coasts: Report
As witnessed in recent weeks, rising seas, swollen atmospheric rivers, and post-tropical storms are a threat to community infrastructure, housing, and the safety of those living…
Research reveals B.C.’s watershed sector is a jobs powerhouse
The full economic impact of B.C.’s watershed sector has been mapped for the first time, revealing that the sector currently contributes 47,900 jobs and $5…
Regulators should identify true cost of sanitation services: IWA
Water regulators should develop a model to identify the full life costs and benefits of sanitation services, according to a new report from the International Water Association…
Cost of Water Risks to Business Higher Than Cost of Taking Action: CDP
The cost of water risks to business could be over five times greater than the cost of taking action now to address those risks, according to a…
Canadian Cities Receive C+ Score on Flood Preparedness
Canadian cities received a C+ grade on flood preparedness in a study conducted by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. The study shows…
New Resources Related to Pharmaceuticals and Role of Citizen Science Now Available
Pollution Probe has released a new set of resources related to pharmaceuticals and the role of citizen science. Pharmaceuticals have been found throughout the Great…
New Report Assesses Ecosystem Health of Western Lake Erie and the Detroit River
A new report has found that Western Lake Erie is now at risk of crossing several potential tipping points caused by the interactions of a…
Canada Contributes Disproportionately to the Global Plastic Disaster: Report
A new report by Oceana Canada indicates that the amount of plastic waste Canada generates is disproportionately contributing to the amount of plastic waste generated…
New Report Compiles Methods to Reduce Risk of I/I in New Sewers
A new report compiles methods that can be applied when sewers are first constructed to limit the risk of leakage. Every year across Canada, billions…
Laundry in Canada and U.S. Releases Trillions of Plastic Microfibres: Study
A study by Ocean Wise estimates that 878 tonnes of plastic microfibres are released from household laundry in Canada and the United States through wastewater…
Transport Canada Provides Additional Safeguards to 25 Rivers
Twenty-five wild and free-flowing rivers and Canadian Heritage Rivers will receive additional oversight under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. The rivers have officially been added…
Choices Made Now Critical for the Future of Our Ocean and Cryosphere: IPCC
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious, and coordinated action to address unprecedented and enduring…
Governments can Prevent PFAS Pollution in Great Lakes: Report
As communities across the Great Lakes region grapple with contaminated drinking water due to toxic PFAS chemicals, a new National Wildlife Federation report outlines how…
Expert Panel Identifies Canada’s Top Climate Change Risks
An expert panel convened by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) has identified Canada’s top climate change risks. It has also determined that many costs…
New Report on Water Management and Big Data Analytics
Pollution Probe and the Council of the Great Lakes Region have released a new report on Water Management and Big Data Analytics. “We are very…
IBC Releases Report on Managing Flood Costs of High Risk Properties
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has released a paper that provides Options for Managing the Flood Costs of Canada’s Highest Risk Residential Properties. In…
Canada and U.S. Release Progress Report on GLWQA Commitments
A new report that documents the progress made by Canada and United States between 2017 and 2019 in meeting commitments under the Great Lakes Water…
Water Security in the Mining Sector
What is the state of play for catalyzing water security in the mining sector? This was the key question that Christina Copeland, senior manager for…
International Trade Agreements Provide Opportunities for Sustainable Procurement
Procurers need to use the flexibility offered by international trade agreements, instead of perceiving them as a barrier to innovative sustainable procurement, according to a…
Retrofit to Winnipeg’s Largest Sewage Treatment Plant Could Protect Lake Winnipeg
On World Water Day, the Lake Winnipeg Foundation and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) released a report recommending an interim retrofit to Winnipeg’s largest sewage…
Report Warns of Far-Reaching Climate Change Impacts on Great Lakes Region
How climate change will affect public health, infrastructure, fish, wildlife, and the economy around the Great Lakes is the focus of a new report. The…
Report Provides Recommendations to BC Gov. on Flooding and Wildfires
British Columbia will act to mitigate flooding and wildfires in 2018 based on recommendations from a report on the 2017 spring floods and wildfires. As…