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Members of Neskantaga First Nation speak at a rally opposing Bill 5 at Queen's Park on May 28, 2025. Their sign reads "Neskantaga Does Not Consent."

First Nations Rally Against Bill 5, Doug Ford’s Latest Attack on Indigenous Jurisdiction (in Treaty No. 9 and Beyond)

By: Haidi Wu | On May 28, 2025, First Nations representatives, progressive MPPs, and environmental advocates gathered in front of Queen’s Park to protest Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. As a new member of the Infrastructure Beyond Extractivism (IBE) team, I was there to support our collaborators from Neskantaga First Nation.

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EV Batteries 101 and the Use of Nickel

By: Isaac Thornley | While the anode is mostly made from graphite, the cathode comprises a range of minerals such as lithium, nickel, manganese, and cobalt. The cathode contains the greatest variety of minerals, is the most valuable part of the battery, and is a major determinant in the performance of the battery—including the energy storage capacity, duration of charge, and battery lifespan.