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. Continue reading BC’s Cap and Trade Act scrapped to allow for LNG development
Category: Energy
US study confirms diluted bitumen sinks in water
Landmark study confirms that diluted bitumen sinks in water, making it nearly impossible to clean up a large spill with current technology. Continue reading US study confirms diluted bitumen sinks in water
Green Economy Perspectives with Minister Glen Murray, November 18, 2015
A candid conversation between Ontario’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Glen Murray and Mike Morrice, Executive Director of Sustainability CoLab. Continue reading Green Economy Perspectives with Minister Glen Murray, November 18, 2015
Old growth and eagles’ nests spared from Site C construction
First Nations continue to fight to stop construction of the Site C Dam in order to protect old growth trees and eagle nests. Continue reading Old growth and eagles’ nests spared from Site C construction
Northern BC First Nations discuss concerns over major resource developments
First Nations leaders from throughout northern BC gather in Prince George to discuss a process of resource development they say is broken. Continue reading Northern BC First Nations discuss concerns over major resource developments
More participants withdraw from Kinder Morgan pipeline review
Two environmental organizations and more than individuals join experts in withdrawing from the National Energy Board hearings due to flawed and biased process. Continue reading More participants withdraw from Kinder Morgan pipeline review
David Suzuki to join in Paddle for the Peace to stop Site C
Suzuki will join hundreds of people who will paddle down the Peace River to protest construction of the Site C dam. Continue reading David Suzuki to join in Paddle for the Peace to stop Site C
Calls to stop Site C grow as crowd gathers on Peace River
Hundreds of people in canoes and kayaks will float down the Peace River July 11 to protest the imminent construction of the Site C dam. Continue reading Calls to stop Site C grow as crowd gathers on Peace River
Rachel McAdams supports Arctic protection in new Greenpeace video
Canadian award-winning actress Rachel McAdams is lending her support to the cause of Arctic protection through a new video from Greenpeace. Continue reading Rachel McAdams supports Arctic protection in new Greenpeace video
Fraser River LNG project highlights federal double standard
Canada’s federal government was opposed to LNG shipments in New Brunswick, but is not applying the same standards in BC. Continue reading Fraser River LNG project highlights federal double standard
David Suzuki: Oiling the machinery of climate change denial and transit opposition
Those who profit from our continued reliance on fossil fuels will do what they can to convince us to stay on their expensive, destructive road. It’s up to all of us to help change course. Continue reading David Suzuki: Oiling the machinery of climate change denial and transit opposition
Video: Retail Success Story – Savings Through Energy Efficiency
Shared by Efficiency Nova Scotia on 20 Feb 2015 Efficiency Nova Scotia works with retailers province wide to find energy savings. View this … Continue reading Video: Retail Success Story – Savings Through Energy Efficiency