Author Archives : The Environmental Law Centre Society


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Using Private Prosecutions as a Tool to Defend the Environment

Prepared on behalf of Watershed Watch Salmon Society (WWSS), a new ELC guide empowers citizens interested in protecting and defending the environment. A Citizen’s and Lawyer’s Guide to Private Prosecutions in British Columbia explains how individuals can use private prosecutions >


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Gas Control: Closing Gaps in How We Manage Common Appliances with GHG Gases

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are synthetic gases that are primarily used for refrigerants, air conditioning, and heat pumps. They’re also found in foams, aerosols, fire protection and solvents. Originally developed as a substitute for other gases that were depleting the ozone, HFCs >