Pro Bono Law Students Research Nuclear Waste and Mill Pollutants Northern Focus research topics for 2020-2021: "The Search for a “Willing Host” for Canada’s Nuclear Waste Storage in Northwestern Ontario" and "Tools for Community Engagement and Knowledge about Pollutants: a Case Study of the Terrace Bay" Pulp Mill. March 20, 2021
Woodland Caribou and CLUPA 2616 Forest management decisions need to ensure the sustainability of caribou,
remote tourism and ecotourism.
Donations to Environment North It is now possible to donate to Environment North via Canada Helps. January 6, 2021
Nuclear Waste History in Northwestern Ontario A review of some of the history of the potential for nuclear waste to be disposed of in Northwestern Ontario. December 31, 2020

APTN Investigates: "Nuclear Courtship" In spring 2020, APTN produced two episodes of "APTN Investigates" on potential nuclear waste disposal in NW Ontario. Environment North Board member Dodie LeGassick is interviewed in Part 2.

Presentation: Nuclear Waste In Northwestern Ontario View or download the presentation - updated January 30, 2020.

Did You Know? Thunder Bay's 1997 Plebiscite on Nuclear Waste Citizens of Thunder Bay voted overwhelmingly against nuclear waste disposal in the Thunder Bay area in 1997. June 28, 2020
Pro Bono Law Student Reviews Environmental Justice of Nuclear Waste Plan In 2019-2020, Adam De Luca, law student at Bora Laskin Law School in Thunder Bay, reviewed the legislation and regulations governing the storage of nuclear waste. June 1, 2020
Pro Bono Law Student Researches Plastic Pollution in Lake Superior In 2019-2020, Pro Bono law student Petri Bailey at Bora Laskin Law School in Thunder Bay, researched the lingering issues surrounding the spill of plastic pellets in 2008 near Rossport. April 9, 2020
Nuclear Waste: Possible Solutions on the Horizon There is significant research into methods of treating nuclear waste in order to reduce the toxicity. A better option than burying high-level nuclear waste in a deep geological disposal site may be possible. February 25, 2020
Kangas Pit Environment North shares concerns about proposed extraction activity. January 1, 2020
Nuclear Waste Resolution The Council for the Township of Gillies passes a resolution regarding Nuclear Waste. January 1, 2020
Climate Issue Highlights 2006 - 2020 Some of the climate issue highlights from Environment North's first climate conference to Thunder Bay's declaration of climate a emergency. December 18, 2019
Should We Be Spraying Glyphosate? Glyphosate use is controversial. Board member Bruce Hyer's article highlights human health and ecosystem impacts. August 1, 2019
Citizen Participation: Bill 4 and Bill 66 Public participation is important and can make a difference. Read the article by board members Karen Peterson and Graham Saunders March 14, 2019