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Big Oil gambled and lost in federal election
Swimming against the tide of history, Canada’s oil industry backed the Conservative Party in a take-no-prisoners assault on climate action in the lead-up to the federal election. It was a…
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Why this Supreme Court case matters for your right to speak out
Whether you’re a climate activist, survivor of sexual violence or any community member speaking truth to power, this case matters Next week, Greenpeace Canada’s legal beagles are headed to the…
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Attention: Canada’s Supermarket Chains – Will you join the Reuse Revolution?
Over 200,000 people have joined Greenpeace’s call for Canada’s big supermarket chains to start dealing with their massive plastic and packaging problem. Our petition numbers keep growing, while conversations online,…
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Justin Trudeau is not doing enough for the climate : we need to seal the deal
We need you to contact the Prime Minister NOW and tell him that you want him to work with other parties to implement a climate emergency response plan that acts at the speed and at a scale equal to the crisis.
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The #ReuseRevolution is the answer to the plastics crisis
In response to the global plastic crisis, a growing movement–the Reuse Revolution–is creating hope, and real solutions to the mess plastic-producers have made. There are an array of innovative solutions…
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The Brewing Storm: Hurricane Hazel and a Climate-Safe Toronto
Sixty-five years ago, today, Toronto was ravaged by the worst storm it had ever seen (at the time). Hurricane Hazel tore through the city at wind speeds of 124 km/hour,…
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Court agrees with Greenpeace: Doug Ford broke the law
The majority of an Ontario court has found that Doug Ford’s his first act as premier – the cancellation of the cap-and-trade system – – was illegal. We weren’t trying…
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Eating for The Planet
Opportunities to live more ethically and more sustainably seem to be everywhere. Check out my top 6 tips to make smarter food choices that benefit not only yourself, but also the planet.
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Who Tops Canada’s Plastic Polluters List This Year?
For a second year, members of the global Break Free From Plastic movement, community groups and individuals have set out to answer the question – Who’s responsible for the plastic…
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Toronto declared a Climate Emergency. Now what?
Toronto declared a Climate Emergency. Now what? Watching Toronto City Council debate its climate emergency declaration, it was clear that even the most battle-scarred of politicos had been moved and/or…