Climate change denier groups face investigation by Canada’s Competition Bureau
Call for “thorough, rigorous inquiry of the denier groups and their climate science misrepresentations.” No 1527 Posted by fw, December 3, 2015 “In its application, Ecojustice states that climate science … Continue reading
Dutch foundation and 900 co-plaintiffs file lawsuit against State for failing to cut emissions to curb climate change
It’s first case in world in which human rights are used as legal basis to protect citizens against climate change Is it time for Canada’s environmental organizations to take similar … Continue reading
GAME CHANGER? Address climate crisis or face legal action: Dutch pressure group gives government ultimatum
Pressure group hopes its Nov. 14 initiative will encourage similar legal action in other countries No 616 Posted by fw, November 17, 2012 “Averting dangerous climate change has become all … Continue reading
If you think it’s about time Canadians had a legal right to a healthy environment, read this post
More than 100 countries legally recognize citizens’ right to a healthy environment. So why doesn’t Canada? No 614 Posted by fw, November 16, 2012 Right to a Healthy Environment by Ecojustice Canada … Continue reading
Ontario government failing to inform and consult citizens re its environmental decisions
Can Ecojustice Canada make a difference with its commitment to “working to ensure that public’s right to a healthy environment is fully respected”? No 576 Posted by fw September 24, 2012 … Continue reading
I ask Ecojustice — “Are there grounds to take legal action against the feds?”
No 39, Posted August 5, 2010 After reading Andrew Nikiforuk’s devastating July 15 article in The Tyee, What Those Who Killed the Tar Sands Report Don’t Want You to Know, … Continue reading