North American Toxics Data Released

June 24, 2009–The Commission for Environmental Cooperation, which is a joint effort of Canada, the US, and Mexico, released on June 10, 2009, its annual report tracking and comparing toxic emissions.

Canadian Court Takes up Shield Issue

May 20, 2009–The Supreme Court of Canada will consider this week a request by the National Post, civil liberties and media groups to overturn an Appeal ruling that police investigations override the Charter guarantee of free expression.

SEJ, Groups Ask Environment Canada for Openness

May 7, 2009–Environment Canada ignored a similar letter from SEJ sent a year ago, requesting restoration of public access to science that taxpayers have paid for.

Fungus Potentially Threatens Millions of Bats

April 29, 2009–White-nose syndrome, an increasing cause of bat mortality, is spreading. Bats play an important role in controlling insect populations and pollinating plants.

Google Earth Tool Provides Local CO2 Inventory

March 4, 2009–Localizing the effects of climate change remains challenging. But a new tool makes it easier to at least pin down the local sources of one of the main greenhouse gases, with the inventory led by Purdue University scientists.

Environment Canada Gags Scientists At Conference

February 25, 2009–SEJ member Janet Pelley writes about her experience with EC scientists, policy and a press 'minder' at the recent Central Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research.

Canadian Tar Sands Pollution Moves South to US Refineries

October 15, 2008–New U.S. refineries will process crude oil from Canada's Tar Sands, which means that much of the pollution associated with that refining will occur in the lower 48.

20 U.S. States, Canada and Mexico Have Dead Zones

September 3, 2008–The Gulf waters off of Louisiana aren't the only US area burdened by a "dead zone." There are similar, smaller areas with short- or long-term oxygen depletion off the shores of 20 states, as well as Canada and Mexico.

SEJ Voices Concern Over Muzzling of Environment Canada Scientists

February 27, 2008–The Society of Environmental Journalists has asked Environment Canada for its written policies on staff communication with news media.

Now Environment Canada Muzzles Scientists, Too: Report

February 13, 2008–"Environment Canada has 'muzzled' its scientists around the country, ordering them to refer all media queries to Ottawa.