Water Pollution
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Canadian Coast Guard investigating source of motor oil spill in Montreal riverThe Canadian Coast Guard said Sunday it was still recovering the oil and decontaminating the seagrass beds and shoreline after a large black slick was discovered last week.EnvironmentJul 15
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Paris opening River Seine for swimming after 100-year closureParis is opening the River Seine again for swimming for the first time since closing due to pollution a century ago, with time to spare before the 2024 Olympic Games.CanadaAug 5, 2023
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Quebec government releases list of companies permitted to exceed pollution normsOfficials from the Environment Department say that while the eight companies are allowed to exceed emission norms, not all of them do.EnvironmentAug 26, 2022
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Fish can get hooked on meth in drug-polluted waters, study suggestsScientists have found evidence that fish can become addicted to trace amounts of methamphetamine in the water.TrendingJul 7, 2021
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New funding expected to improve, expand Greater Napanee water pollution control plantJoint funding between the federal government and the Town of Greater Napanee announced on Monday will expand the current Napanee water pollution control plant.CanadaJul 16, 2019
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Flushing contact lenses? Study warns you’re hurting the environmentIt's a good way to temporarily ditch glasses, but a recent study looked at the journey that disposable contact lenses take once they're thrown out.EnvironmentAug 20, 2018
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Swirling pile of trash in Pacific Ocean is now 3 times the size of FranceThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch, between Hawaii and California, is accumulating trash faster than ever and is now three times the size of France.EnvironmentMar 23, 2018
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‘So much plastic’: Diver’s video captures garbage-filled waters off Bali coastFilmed and posted by British diver Rich Horner on Facebook last week, the video has been shared more than 25,000 times.EnvironmentMar 7, 2018
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Harrietsfield contaminated water case heading to Halifax city hallThe ongoing Harrietsfield pollution case is heading to Halifax city hall in hopes of pressuring the municipality to get involved in the cleanup.CanadaAug 2, 2017
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Nova Scotia takes over prosecution of Harrietsfield pollution caseThe private prosecution of two companies accused of contaminating drinking water in the Harrietsfield area will now be handled by the province.CanadaJul 25, 2017
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