Impact of Alberta’s Oil Sands on Nearby Lakes
A CBC article regarding studies on the pollution of lakes up to 90 kilometers away from the Oil Sands includes the sentence, “The effect of the oil sands on the …
Mining and Resource Extraction
Deadly Protests Over Mining in Guatemala
Two are dead and another nine were injured during a confrontation near the Escobal silver mine in the department of San Rafael, Guatemala, on Saturday, January 12. The Escobal mine …
The People Versus Enbridge Line 9
Activists are preparing for a fight against the Tar Sands right here in Ontario, as Calgary-based Enbridge works to gain approval to move Tar Sands oil from Sarnia to Quebec …
The Sacred Headwaters: Arthur Speaks With Wade Davis
Wade Davis, son of British Columbia and National Geographic Explorer-in-residence will be giving a talk about The Sacred Headwaters at the PCVS auditorium on November 23rd as part of the …
Moratorium on Sacred Headwaters to Expire
In 2008, the BC government put a moratorium on Shell’s coalbed methane gas drilling operations in the Sacred Headwaters. The decision was made to allow for studies to be conducted …
Climate and Environmental Justice Primary Focus of Power Shift 2012
w/ Kayley Marsh To most people, climate change is old news. It’s very clear that our planet is warming, that our weather systems are changing to become more erratic (including …
“No” still means “no” when it comes to Mining
The buzz word for September is “Consent.” As you frequent local restaurants and bars in downtown Peterborough this fall you are likely to encounter a boldly printed coaster that tells …
Canadians For Mining Awareness Peterborough
In light of the mainstream media focusing on a current scandal linking Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Chief of Staff to lobbyists from the Barrick Gold corporation, Canadians for Mining Awareness …
10 Reasons Why You Need To Be More Aware Of The Mining Industry
1. At least 75% of the world’s mining companies are traded on Canadian stock exchanges and have their headquarters in Canada. This means that 75% of companies worldwide fly the …