The Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion could wipe out the Southern Resident Orcas, but Justin Trudeau’s government approved the plans late last year. Mark Leiren-Young ask Ecojustice’s Dyna Tuytel – the orcas’ unofficial lawyer – about challenging that decision in court. Advertisements
Category: Energy
Inuit community turns to solar for sustainable energy in the North
As a new report highlights solar’s potential in the Arctic, northern communities are looking for renewable alternatives to fossil fuels.
Lawyers say two board members for Energy East pipeline review are biased
Conservation groups urge compromised Board members to step down from the National Energy Board panel for the Energy East pipeline.
Feds must take action to ensure safer oil-by-rail facilities
Community groups call on federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change to require environmental assessments of oil-by-rail terminals.
Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised.
Environmental groups launch court challenge over NEB’s Kinder Morgan report
Conservationists say Kinder Morgan pipeline proponents need to consider the Southern Resident killer whale, one of Canada’s most iconic endangered species.
Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline
Chief Thomas says the Trans Mountain Proposal presents too great of a risk for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to grant its consent.
BC lags behind other provinces on climate action
While Alberta, Ontario and Quebec move forward, BC’s carbon emissions are rising.
B.C. residents fighting coal port want day in court
Case against Fraser Surrey Docks coal port needs its day in court, local groups say.
Energy East Pipeline hits protected area roadblock in Manitoba
The pipeline route would cross the Whitemud Watershed Wildlife Management Area, which is protected from oil and gas development
BC businesses join call for a stronger carbon tax
In an open letter to BC Premier Christy Clark, businesses and conservation groups argue that reducing carbon will benefit the economy.
Call for Volunteers: Kids’ World of Energy Festival
TREC Education, a registered charity, is looking for volunteers for its 9th annual Kids World of Energy Festival from May 4 – 7, 2016 at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto.
UN submission highlights Site C Dam’s impacts on Indigenous rights, food security
Conservation groups urge Canada to review a UN submission highlighting human rights and food security impacts of B.C.’s Site C dam.
Environmental groups urge rejection of LNG terminal due to climate impacts
An environmental assessment report released by the federal government reveals extensive climate impacts from the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal.
Federal Government faces growing calls to halt the Site C dam
Organizations from across Canada urge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take immediate action to halt construction of BC’s Site C dam.
BC rejects Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion
With the province making its opposition official, the question now is whether the federal government will follow in its footsteps.
End in sight for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
Final six-month countdown for the project begins as oil producers are unlikely to sign shipping agreements.
BC’s Cap and Trade Act scrapped to allow for LNG development
Legislation coming into force on January 1 allows BC’s greenhouse gas emissions from LNG to rise.
