National Geographic honours Gwaii Haanas
Gwaii Haanas has been selected as one of three finalists for a National Geographic Traveler World Legacy Award in the Sense of Place category. Continue reading National Geographic honours Gwaii Haanas
Category: Natural Resources Management
Site C dam still faces stiff opposition despite government approval
Y2Y and other conservation groups, along with area residents and First Nations, argue the Site C Dam project should not go ahead. Continue reading Site C dam still faces stiff opposition despite government approval
David Suzuki: Site C proposal puts treaty commitments to the test
Building the Site C Dam and flooding the Peace Valley would be a tragedy for First Nations, agriculture and the environment. Continue reading David Suzuki: Site C proposal puts treaty commitments to the test
National Tree Day brings new tree breeding strategies
Learning how to create more efficient breeding strategies could ensure more durable trees for reforestation projects. Continue reading National Tree Day brings new tree breeding strategies
BC groups launch legal challenge over coal transport in Fraser River
Ecojustice lawyers filed the case on behalf of two local residents and two BC organizations, Voters Taking Action on Climate Change and Communities and Coal. Continue reading BC groups launch legal challenge over coal transport in Fraser River
Protecting Kokanee salmon
Modern research complements traditional First Nations legacy programs in an effort to preserve freshwater salmon in BC. Continue reading Protecting Kokanee salmon
Pine on the Decline: The Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic
Though they are only the length of a grain of rice, mountain pine beetles have made a devastating impact on our nation’s forests. Continue reading Pine on the Decline: The Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic
Carrier’s Liability: Kinder Morgan’s Achilles Heel
Once oil leaves the dock, says Kinder Morgan representative, the company is not responsible for tanker spills in BC waters. Continue reading Carrier’s Liability: Kinder Morgan’s Achilles Heel
Haida Nation announces legal challenge against Northern Gateway
Legal team argues the Harper Government decision to conditionally approve the pipeline was unconstitutional. Continue reading Haida Nation announces legal challenge against Northern Gateway
David Suzuki: Lake Huron is no place for a nuclear waste dump
Is dilution really the solution to pollution — especially when it’s nuclear waste that can stay radioactive for 100,000 years? Continue reading David Suzuki: Lake Huron is no place for a nuclear waste dump
Environmental groups challenge federal approval of Northern Gateway in court
Joint Review Panel’s flawed final report cannot be used as basis for federal approval, groups allege. Continue reading Environmental groups challenge federal approval of Northern Gateway in court
Canadian academics call for oil sands moratorium
The recent article in the journal Nature urged a moratorium on new developments in Alberta’s oil sands. Continue reading Canadian academics call for oil sands moratorium