Representatives of the “Crunch Nestlé Alliance” said the company is draining up to 80 million gallons of water a year from Sacramento aquifers during a record drought. They claim Sacramento City Hall has made it possible through a “corporate welfare giveaway.” Continue reading →

Council of Canadians Thunder Bay chapter activist Janice Horgos tells us this evening, “Great news! Following a presentation by our Thunder Bay Council of Canadians Blue Planet Committee, City Council adopted the three Blue Community resolutions at tonight’s Council meeting.” Continue reading →

“The Navigable Waters Protection Act no longer protects water. The Fisheries Act no longer protects fish. The Environmental Assess­ment Act no longer requires environmental assessments be done before important decisions are made.” Continue reading →

The Council of Canadians launched a new report yesterday, On notice for a drinking water crisis in Canada, which gives an overview of the 1,838 drinking water advisories in Canada as of January 2015. Continue reading →