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World Social Forum in Montreal: “Another World Is Once Again Being Constructed Without Africa“
Representatives from several African nations plan to boycott the World Social Forum proceedings in Montreal.
Mine Waste Disaster Anniversaries Remind Us How Little Progress We’ve Made
We can't afford another Mount Polley or Rio Doce disaster ever again.
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Leaked: The Strategy Behind Shell’s Low Emissions PR Push
New strategy aims to position the company as an environmental leader.
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Systemic Sexism in Canada Could Derail National Inquiry Into Missing Indigenous Women
The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls may be derailed if Trudeau doesn't tackle institutionalized discrimination.
How a Controversial Dam Threatens Rights of Canada’s Indigenous Innu People
Across the world, many areas sacrificed for hydroelectric generation belong to indigenous or land-based peoples.
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Fate of Keystone XL Pipeline Could Be Decided in a Texas Courtroom Before NAFTA Tribunal
Texas landowner Michael Bishop continues to challenge TransCanada's right to build the southern route of the Keystone XL pipeline.
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To Stop “Bomb Trains,” I Went to Jail During My Honeymoon
With one tiny loose bolt, oil trains can erupt into an inferno, scorching everything for miles.
What the US Can Learn From Canada’s Experiment With Electoral Reform
Canadian democracy could become more representative thanks to efforts to transform how members of Parliament are elected.
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Unexplained Death of Jailed Immigrant Sparks Renewed Struggle for Reform in Canada
At least 15 people have died in immigrant jails in Canada since 2000, prompting calls for reform and structural changes.
Environmentalists, First Nations Vow Summer of Action Against Trans Mountain Pipeline
Canadian regulators' OK of the tar sands pipeline expansion draws flack from activists.