Recent Releases from Earthroots
Earthroots Coalition Launches Election Ads that show animals harmed by Doug Ford
Published Tue, 3 May 2022 07:35:08 EST Read More
For Immediate Release May 3, 2022 Toronto: Today, the Earthroots Coalition launched a series of 5 election ads urging Ontarians to "vote for those who can't" and vote against Doug Ford in the upcoming provincial election. Each ad features a picture of an animal holding a sign about Doug Ford and what he is doing to them. "Too much is at stake to stay silent," said Franz Hartmann, Earthroots Coalition Executive Director. "People need to know that Doug Ford and his government are doing i...... Click here to read this release
Legal Action Launched Against Ontario’s Omnibus Bill 197
Published Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:56:57 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Defending the health and prosperity of communities and the environment Toronto, August 31, 2020 - In the wake of the passage of Ontario's controversial Bill 197, a legal challenge against the legislation has been commenced by Earthroots; Canadian Environmental Law Association; Ontario Nature; Cooper Price, a 16-year old activist; and Michel Koostachin, who was born and raised in Attawapiskat. These parties have jointly filed an application for j...... Click here to read this release
Evidence of poisonous mercury dump found upstream from Grassy Narrows
Published Fri, 13 Jan 2017 04:12:19 EST Read More
Fri. Jan. 13, 2017 Advisory Toronto - Earthroots has found evidence of a poisonous mercury dump behind the Dryden paper mill, upstream from the Grassy Narrows First Nation where many people suffer from mercury poisoning. A soil sample from the site collected by Earthroots volunteers contains hundreds of times the level of mercury found in a nearby uncontaminated site. The location is within the circle drawn on a map by Kas Glowacki, a former mill worker, to show where he buried...... Click here to read this release