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

Northern Gateway: Unwanted pipeline, unwilling province

First Nations and environmental groups gear up for court battles in the wake of federal cabinet’s decision on Northern Gateway. Continue reading Northern Gateway: Unwanted pipeline, unwilling province

A recent poll shows a majority of British Columbians want Prime Minister Stephen Harper to either delay or kill the Northern Gateway pipeline. Continue reading Let’s hope for a clear “no” from Harper and Clark on Northern Gateway

Let’s hope for truly world-class leadership and a clear ‘no’ from Harper and Clark on Northern Gateway. Continue reading Opinion: Oil-spill cleanup is a myth

After a federal panel finds caribou at risk in Alberta, the province decides to sell off critical habitat areas for further industrial development. Continue reading Critical caribou habitat is being sold to the energy industry in Alberta

Report from the UN’s special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples sheds a harsh light on Canada’s approach on natural resource developments. Continue reading UN report on Canada’s treatment of First Nations has lessons for pipeline projects

First Nations and conservation groups join forces with legal expert Thomas Berger to defend Yukon’s Peel Watershed against development. Continue reading Public support for legal effort to protect Yukon’s Peel Watershed is ramping up

Site C is still opposed by many area residents, who are concerned about the project’s large-scale environmental and social impacts. Continue reading Governments set to decide fate of Site C Dam in Peace River Valley

Report concludes that odours from bitumen tanks in Peace River are causing health issues for nearby residents. Continue reading Are oil production emissions bad for your health? Ask Alberta’s energy regulator

Keepers of the Athabasca want to get the word out about ongoing oil spills in Cold Lake, Alberta. Continue reading Alberta group crowdfunds in effort to press government on tar sands spills

The environmental costs of BC’s LNG boom have yet to be properly assessed, let alone addressed. Continue reading BC steps on the (liquefied natural) gas