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What’s next for Baffinland’s Mary River Mine?
The Mary River iron mine is the biggest industrial development project and largest private-sector employer in Nunavut. Located in the northern interior of Baffin Island, and owned by Baffinland, it contributes nearly a quarter... Read More
The Mary River iron mine is the biggest industrial development project and largest private-sector employer in Nunavut. Located in...
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WWF-Canada applauds Government of Canada decision to reject Baffinland mine expansion in Nunavut
WWF-Canada commends the federal government for accepting the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s recommendation and respecting the clear wishes of Inuit. Read More
WWF-Canada commends the federal government for accepting the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s recommendation and respecting the clear wishes of...
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Clearing the air: WWF-Canada leadership leads to reduced Arctic ship emissions
Arctic communities and wildlife in Canada can now take a deep, clean breath: the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently announced its approval of an emission control area (ECA). The designation, which imposes strict regulations... Read More
Arctic communities and wildlife in Canada can now take a deep, clean breath: the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently...
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Government of Canada must respect Inuit concerns, reject Mary River mine expansion
WWF-Canada welcomes the decision by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) to respect community concerns, protect threatened wildlife and reject Baffinland’s proposed expansion of the Mary River Iron Mine. And we urge the Government... Read More
WWF-Canada welcomes the decision by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) to respect community concerns, protect threatened wildlife and...
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The true costs of mining in Nunavut: ‘What if I can’t teach my children our ways anymore?’
Operated by a Canadian mining company called Baffinland, the Mary River Mine is one of the world’s richest reserves of high-grade iron ore. Located on the northern end of Baffin Island in Nunavut, the... Read More
Operated by a Canadian mining company called Baffinland, the Mary River Mine is one of the world’s richest reserves...
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10 ways the tides are changing for ocean conservation
Happy Oceans Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing the top 10 biggest ocean conservation wins of the past year. Though the tides are changing thanks to the support of ocean advocates across the country, we’re... Read More
Happy Oceans Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing the top 10 biggest ocean conservation wins of the past year. Though...
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In search of ice whales: Field notes from a research expedition to Creswell Bay, Nunavut (Part I)
Polar bears, of course, were always on our minds. To deal with the risk, we set up a rotating system of armed watches throughout the night to survey the area — keeping a close... Read More
Polar bears, of course, were always on our minds. To deal with the risk, we set up a rotating...
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‘We survived off our resources for millennia’: Paul Okalik, WWF-Canada’s lead Arctic specialist
During last month’s COP15 biodiversity summit, WWF-Canada’s lead Arctic specialist, Paul Okalik, moderated an Arctic marine conservation panel with guest speakers hailing from Alaska to Nunavut. Before returning home to Iqaluit, Paul spoke to... Read More
During last month’s COP15 biodiversity summit, WWF-Canada’s lead Arctic specialist, Paul Okalik, moderated an Arctic marine conservation panel with...
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