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Statement: Environmental Defence Urges the Government to Strengthen the Clean Electricity Regulations

Enviromental Defense

We urge the government to strengthen the regulations, rather than weaken them. The government must finalize the regulations without further delay. 30 – For more information or to request an interview, please contact: Tamara Latinovic, Environmental Defence media@environmentaldefence.ca

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Statement on Canada’s Draft Oil and Gas Methane Regulations Amendments

Enviromental Defense

These regulations will position Canada as a leader on reducing methane pollution, but Canada should be striving for virtual elimination of methane emissions. We urge the government to finalize and bring these regulations into force as quickly as possible. Methane reductions are also relatively simple to achieve and low in cost.

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Small-world networks regulate transcription in cells

Physics World

Left: contact map highlighting beads that are close in space, comparing model simulations with experimental data for the modelled fragment. With more than 20,000 genes present in human cells, however, there is a need for tight regulation of this process. Right: DNA modelled as beads (connected by “spring” bonds, not shown).

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Two-thirds of Canadians want financial sector regulated to ensure environmental sustainability

Enviromental Defense

Two thirds (65 per cent) support the government passing new sustainable finance regulations in the financial sector, with more preferring mandatory than voluntary regulations. The desire for mandatory regulations is driven by skepticism that financial institutions would respect voluntary regulations.

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FDA faces calls to limit BPA in plastics that contact food

Environmental News Bits

A coalition of scientists, physicians and environmental groups is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restrict the use of the industrial chemical bisphenol A, known commonly as BPA, in plastics that contact food. In a formal petition organized by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and sent to… Read more →

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States Lead Way on Regulating PFAS in Consumer Products

Ohio Environmental Law

EPA is poised to issue a series of federal regulations related to PFAS and impacts to the environment, it is the states that are taking the lead on regulating the presence of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. Reporting or Notification Requirements for Products that Contain PFAS. California A.B.

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Statement on Automaker Lobbyists Slamming ZEV Sales Regulation Before It Has Been Released

Enviromental Defense

Regulating zero-emission vehicle supply is the only way to ensure Canadians are the first to access the zero-emission vehicles we are paying to help build. Background info: This briefing note outlines Environmental Defence’s expectations for the final regulations expected by the end of 2023.