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No oil and gas in marine protected areas is a big win for whales

May 2, 2019

Fragile marine ecosystems in Canada will finally get the protection they need. Read More

Fragile marine ecosystems in Canada will finally get the protection they need.
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Some Relief! Imperial Oil will not seek exemption from safety requirements to drill in the Beaufort Sea

July 9, 2015

On June 26, Imperial Oil informed the National Energy Board it would not apply as planned for an exemption from the board’s same season relief well capacity requirement. Read More

On June 26, Imperial Oil informed the National Energy Board it would not apply as planned for an exemption...
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Standing up for safety in Arctic offshore drilling

September 11, 2014

Offshore drilling must not take place if it presents unacceptable and unmanageable risks to the Arctic environment Read More

Offshore drilling must not take place if it presents unacceptable and unmanageable risks to the Arctic environment
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Failure not an option for Arctic offshore drilling

September 10, 2014

Some of the world’s biggest oil companies want to drill deep in the waters of Canada’s Beaufort Sea and they want to do it without a proven safety net – WWF says this should... Read More

Some of the world’s biggest oil companies want to drill deep in the waters of Canada’s Beaufort Sea and...
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Beaufort Sea Community Tour: Getting traditional in Ulukhaktok

August 21, 2014

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories Read More

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories
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Talking about Arctic issues

August 21, 2014

With Canada’s Prime Minister visiting the Canadian Arctic this week, WWF’s President and CEO was asked to reflect on today’s important Arctic issues. Read More

With Canada’s Prime Minister visiting the Canadian Arctic this week, WWF’s President and CEO was asked to reflect on...
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Beaufort Sea Community Tour: Talking with conservation leaders in Paulatuk

August 20, 2014

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Paulatuk, Northwest Territories Read More

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Paulatuk, Northwest Territories
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Beaufort Sea Community Tour: Under the midnight sun in Sachs Harbour

August 14, 2014

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories Read More

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories
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Beaufort Sea Community Tour: Sharing the results, exploring the risks

August 12, 2014

WWF goes on the road to share the results of our oil spill modelling with those who would be most affected by a spill: the communities of the Beaufort Sea Read More

WWF goes on the road to share the results of our oil spill modelling with those who would be...
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Exploring the risks of oil spills in the Beaufort Sea

July 25, 2014

With growing interest in Arctic development, WWF has new research modelling how spilled oil might spread in the Beaufort Sea. Read More

With growing interest in Arctic development, WWF has new research modelling how spilled oil might spread in the Beaufort...
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For the love of whales: avoiding conflict in the Arctic

November 11, 2013

To many, the Arctic is a new frontier of economic opportunity. But while these opportunities may bring critical new job and resources to the local peoples, they also bring new risks to the... Read More

To many, the Arctic is a new frontier of economic opportunity. But while these opportunities may bring critical...
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Flawed environmental assessment of offshore drilling faces scrutiny in Federal Court

May 25, 2021

ST JOHN’S, N.L./TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF THE BEOTHUK AND MI’KMAQ – Ecojustice will be in court today to challenge the federal government’s failure to properly assess the impact of exploratory drilling for oil and gas on... Read More

ST JOHN’S, N.L./TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF THE BEOTHUK AND MI’KMAQ – Ecojustice will be in court today to challenge the federal...
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