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Giant Mine contamination apology discussions underway, says Yellowknives Dene First Nation

Hannah Paulson, CBC
Posted: Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10:35
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A First Nation in the Northwest Territories is expecting to receive an apology from the federal government for the contamination of its land.

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Contaminated sites in northwestern Canada now mapped online

Philippe Morin, CBC News
Posted: Friday, April 5, 2019 at 14:12
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The Yukon government has published a new map that marks contaminated sites throughout the territory. It includes everything from relatively

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A firefighter in training with fire retardant foam. What effect does foam have on the environment? (iStock)
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Agency wants limits on fire foam pollution in Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 15:41 — Last Updated: Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 23:52
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The Swedish Chemicals Agency is calling for limitations to be in place on the use of foam to fight fires, saying the

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Environment Environment (Finland) Finland General 

Finland: Gravel used on slippery streets leaves contaminents in spring

Yle News
Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 14:57 — Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015 at 20:34
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Harmful contaminants accumulate in the gravel used for sanding the icy roads in Finland, particularly when it is used on

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