Activists take Canada's environment minister to court in fight to save northern spotted owl

Advocacy group says continued destruction of critical habitat leaves it no choice but to take legal action against Steven GuilbeaultEnvironmental groups in Canada are taking legal action against the country's environment minister, arguing his delay in protecting old growth forest is harming the critically endangered northern spotted owl.In February, Steven Guilbeault said he would recommend an emergency order after determining the species was facing "imminent threats" to its survival. Continue reading...