What began as an online conversation about native rights quickly put Canada into the international spotlight as a movement called Idle No More popped up across the country. It was prompted by the federal government introducing Bill C-45 which would have a significant impact on the lives of indigenous peoples. (Length: 18:49)
Category Archives: Environmental Studies
Superstorm Sandy
A rare combination of factors resulted in the formation of a “Superstorm” off the east coast of North America. More than 100 people were killed in the U.S. and there was billions of dollars in damage. We follow the storm’s progress as it moves towards North America and throughout its destructive wrath. (Length: 14:22)
The Search for the Franklin Expedition
It’s an important piece of Canadian history and a mystery that has stumped the world for more than 160 years: what happened to Sir John Franklin’s Arctic expedition and where are his ships? As this News in Review story discovers, this year a team of archaeologists from Parks Canada took another crack at solving this high-arctic mystery. (Length: 15:04)
Cod Moratorium 20 Years Later
July 2012 marked the 20th anniversary of a government-imposed moratorium on Newfoundland’s northern cod fishery. The action, taken by the federal Conservative government of Brian Mulroney, put 40,000 people out of work in Newfoundland, and devastated hundreds of communities that depended on fishing as their primary industry. In this News in Review story, Rex Murphy revisits that dramatic turning point and the loss of a way of life. (Length: 15:01)
The Great Oil Pipeline Debate
In late January the U.S. government delayed approval of a pipeline that would transport oil from Alberta to refineries in Texas. The Canadian government responded by saying it would speed up approval of another pipeline that would carry the oil over the Rocky Mountains to British Columbia. In this News in Review story, we look at why the government wants the pipelines built and why so many are determined to stop them. (Length: 16:06)
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The Struggle to Save Canada’s Farmland
Every year Canada loses thousands of acres of farmland. The land is lost when farmers give up farming or sell their land to developers. But now some Canadians are trying to fight back. In this News in Review story we’ll look at a group of farmers in Ontario who thought they were selling their land to a big company so it could grow potatoes, only to discover it was to be turned into a quarry. (Length: 13:36)
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Japan and the Nuclear Nightmare
In early March, a massive earthquake rocked a large area of northern Japan. The quake was followed by a huge tsunami that killed thousands of people and badly damaged a nuclear power plant. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the quake aftermath and at the desperate attempts to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. (Length: 15:28)
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BPA: the chemical inside us
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a controversial chemical that is found in everything from plastic water bottles to tin cans. According to a recent study it’s also in nine out of ten Canadians.This month we examine how it gets into our bodies, and explore the debate over whether or not it’s a health risk.
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The Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
In late April, an explosion rocked an oil-drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico. A pipe near the seabed broke and millions of barrels of oil spilled into the water. It took almost three months to cap the leaking well, and many beaches and wildlife areas were polluted. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the damage and at the desperate efforts to contain it. We’ll also examine whether such an ecological catastrophe could happen here.
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The Hidden Dangers of Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles are microscopic particles with special properties. They are used to manufacture all kinds of products from cosmetics to clothing. But because they are so small, some wonder about the hidden dangers. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at nanotechnology and what has some researchers worried.
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