Environmental group challenges Quebec Northvolt project authorizations
Quebec Environmental Law Centre told court approvals to destroy wetlands for Swedish battery-maker’s factory site are illegal, unreasonable
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Quebec Environmental Law Centre told court approvals to destroy wetlands for Swedish battery-maker’s factory site are illegal, unreasonable
The plaintiffs contend the foundry "emitted into the environment a cocktail of toxic and carcinogenic contaminants."
The Mères au front collective wants the CAQ government to withdraw the plant's operating permit, citing its emissions of arsenic.
Municipalities north of Montreal are teaming up to create a sprawling new park. As planned, the park would total 5,000 hectares and stretch 42 kilometres along the Rivière des Mille Îles.
A new budgetary envelope will be devoted to citizen initiatives in the fight against climate change in Quebec. Minister of the Environment Benoit Charette made the announcement on Sunday during a meeting with the Quebec delegation at COP27 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt.