Energy is on everyone’s minds these days. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is determined to make Canada an energy superpower, fuelled mostly by Alberta’s tar sands. Continue reading David Suzuki: Does selling off our resources make us an energy superpower?
Despite wide-ranging opposition from local residents and environmental groups, the BC Environmental Assessment Office has announced its “conditional” approval of the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project. Continue reading BC’s Upper Lillooet Hydro Project given “conditional” approval
Despite wide-ranging opposition from local residents and environmental groups, the BC Environmental Assessment Office has announced its “conditional” approval of the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project. Continue reading BC’s Upper Lillooet Hydro Project given “conditional” approval
The survey conducted by Oraclepoll Research found that 83 percent of Ontarians believe it is important to have more renewable, green energy in Ontario. Continue reading Opinion poll shows strong support for green energy in Ontario
Amid growing controversy over two proposals to expand coal exports through Vancouver, a new poll finds many residents are largely unaware of plans to increase US coal shipments through BC. Continue reading Nearly half of British Columbians oppose increased US coal shipments through BC ports
Mapping the variable nature of wind and the amount of wind energy available throughout any given day in Ontario. Continue reading IESO releases an interactive wind map for Ontario
BC residents have been barred from participating in regulatory hearings about a proposed pipeline expansion project that will run through their backyards. Continue reading Company interests trump public interest in Kinder Morgan toll application ruling
Declared to be the largest peaceful act of civil disobedience ever in Canada! Over 80 influential leaders from the business, First Nations, environmental, labour, academic, medical and artistic communities across Canada today announced an upcoming mass sit-in in front of the provincial legislature in Victoria, British Columbia on October 22. The sit-in will oppose tar sands pipelines and tankers and the threats they would pose to the west coast. Continue reading Peaceful act of civil disobedience planned for October to defend Canada’s west coast from tar sands pipelines and tankers
It’s not unexpected that shooting massive amounts of water, sand, and chemicals at high pressure into the earth to shatter shale and release natural gas might shake things up. But earthquakes aren’t the worst problem with fracking. Continue reading What’s the fracking problem with natural gas?
Over 5,000 people sign a petition asking Alberta Premier Alison Redford to meet with the public for an independent review of pipeline safety in Alberta. Continue reading Thousands sign petition to urge Alberta’s Premier to meet the public for an independent pipeline review
Over 5,000 people have signed a petition asking Alberta Premier Alison Redford to meet with other public groups to discuss an independent review of pipeline safety in Alberta. Continue reading Thousands sign petition to urge Alberta’s Premier to meet the public for an independent pipeline review
Here is a really good moving infographic about what “Peak Oil” is all about. Entitled, “Oil Wars” by Alexander Perry on … Continue reading Video: Oil Wars
