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Canadians overwhelming (93%) support anti-greenwashing legislation: Poll
New data shows that Canadians overwhelmingly support the core of the new federal anti-greenwashing legislation (Bill C-59), with 93% of Canadians supporting the statement “Companies should face penalties for making environmental claims that they can’t prove are true”, according to a survey conducted by Angus Reid Forum and commissioned by Greenpeace Canada.
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Bette Midler, Lupita Nyong’o join other actors, activists and athletes asking world leaders to cut plastic production
Global influencers signed an open letter calling on global leaders to champion a strong plastics agreement and “to agree to end single-use plastics.”
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Greenpeace sets sail to stop deep-sea mining
In case you haven’t heard, the Norwegian government plans to open Arctic waters for deep-sea mining. And the spot they have in mind — an area located in the Norwegian…
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Footage released by Greenpeace reveals damage in the deep ocean from industrial fishing
In a new video published today, Greenpeace International reveals dramatic damage of bottom trawling on the Emperor Seamounts in the North Pacific, devastating fragile ecosystems, and calls for the creation of a new marine protected area in the High Seas.
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Climate crisis: Pressure mounts on oil companies
As summer draws to a close, let's reflect on recent climate news and remember that it's time for oil companies to bear the costs of climate disasters.
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Emperor Seamounts – oases of life Canada can help protect
Deep beneath the northern Pacific Ocean lies a remote chain of more than 800 seamounts. These oases of life, known as the Emperor Seamounts, are home to a rich variety…
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The forgotten victims of climate disasters
While communities suffer the detrimental impacts of the climate crisis, wildlife—the silent and often forgotten victims of climate disasters—are also losing their homes and having their livelihoods destroyed.
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3 whales potentially at risk from deep sea mining in the Arctic
The vast Norwegian Sea that stretches up to the Arctic is home to an incredible array of wildlife. Now, a new and alarming threat looms on the horizon north of…
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We all want truth in advertising
On June 19, Bill C-59 received its final reading. One measure of the law includes amendments to the Competition Act that will enforce greenwashing laws regarding what companies say about…
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Plastic action on plastic villains, this #PlasticFreeJuly!
Plastic Free July is underway, and what better time than now to review some key actions you can take to help accelerate our transition to a plastic-free future.
