Posted in Aquatic Ecology, Canada, Environmental Laws & Regulations, Solid & Hazardous Wastes, Water Pollution on June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Lakes Across Canada Face Being Turned Into Mine Dump Sites
When is a “lake” not a lake?
When the Federal Government says that it’s a mine “tailings impoundment area”.
The CBC reported yesterday that the Federal Government is considering a proposition to allow mining companies to dump their toxic waste (aka “tailings“) into 16 lakes across Canada (including [...]
Posted in Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Laws & Regulations, Pesticides & Pest Control, Water Pollution on June 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
BC Researchers Conclude that Common Pesticides in Runoff Harm Rainbow Trout
Scientists at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia studied the effects of a mixture of 10 common pesticides on Rainbow Trout. Their conclusion – that the mixture of agricultural herbicides & insecticides may be causing the trout to lose its sense of smell. The trout’s [...]
Posted in Aquatic Ecology, Water Pollution on June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Gulf “Dead Zone” Could be Biggest on Record!
The Mississippi River flows down through the Louisiana delta into the Gulf of Mexico. On its way it passes through prime farmlands where it receives run-off of excess nutrients (nitrates, phosphates etc …) from fertilizers that are applied to increase crop yields. This nutrient-rich water enters the Gulf [...]
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