BC Housing: Energy Specialist
BC Housing – one of BC’s top 55 employers—is the provincial Crown agency that develops, manages and administers a wide range … Continue reading BC Housing: Energy Specialist
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BC’s Salish Sucker Threatened by Habitat Loss and Local Politicians
Sumas Mountain is the last mountain in the Cascades range that continues north from Washington State. In the North Cascades a number of creatures have evolved that live nowhere else on earth. Two examples are the Salish Sucker and the Nootsack Dace. Continue reading BC’s Salish Sucker Threatened by Habitat Loss and Local Politicians
Biosphère Environment Museum: Wild about Nature
From February 26 to March 13, 2011, the Biosphère Environment Museum is the place for youth and their families to have a spring break full of discovery and adventure with the “Wild about Nature” program. Indoors and out, they are invited to come have fun while discovering some secrets about biodiversity. Continue reading Biosphère Environment Museum: Wild about Nature
Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator – Falls Brook Centre
The Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator will be responsible for a range of Climate Change and Renewable Energy activities at Falls Brook Centre and will coordinate FBC’s Appropriate Technology Department Programming. Continue reading Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator – Falls Brook Centre
FORREX Conservation Biology eNewsletter – February 2011
This List is supported in part by the Province of BC through the Forest Investment Account, Forest Science Program. Continue reading FORREX Conservation Biology eNewsletter – February 2011
Still questions in the Weyburn carbon dioxide leak: Ecojustice
A Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) report released last week, which attempts to rule out the possibility of a CO2 leak near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, omits critical information and fails to provide concrete answers, Ecojustice said today after reviewing of the document. Continue reading Still questions in the Weyburn carbon dioxide leak: Ecojustice
Species-at-Risk Tool for BC Coast now live
Thanks to a conservation grant from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), the South Coast Conservation Program, in partnership with International Forest Products Ltd.(Interfor), has created a new on-line tool featuring 95 fact sheets on species of conservation concern for the Coastal Region of British Columbia. Continue reading Species-at-Risk Tool for BC Coast now live
Save Mary Lake Campaign
Mary Lake sits in the midst of a treasured 107-acre parcel of land near Victoria, BC, that’s now under threat of development. The property is a critical habitat for numerous indigenous plant and animal species, many listed as endangered or threatened. Continue reading Save Mary Lake Campaign
Protecting Migratory Birds in Quebec’s Cap Tourmente
Quebec – From January 25 to 28, 2011, Environment Canada’s Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area will host the annual “Canadian Wingbee.” Continue reading Protecting Migratory Birds in Quebec’s Cap Tourmente
Lancet journal criticizes Canada’s asbestos hypocrisy
The contentious issue of asbestos mining and export has been brewing in Canada for years (see Quebec’s asbestos industry faces off against health experts). Continue reading Lancet journal criticizes Canada’s asbestos hypocrisy
Video: Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
From GreenpeaceCanada – Shot primarily from a helicopter, filmmaker Peter Mettler‘s “Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands” offers … Continue reading Video: Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
National Energy Board rejects greener energy future for Mackenzie gas pipeline
Edmonton – In the wake of the National Energy Board’s approval of the Mackenzie Gas Project, environmental groups are charging that the decision flies in the face of the Board’s stated commitment to sustainability and overturns years of study by a review panel. Continue reading National Energy Board rejects greener energy future for Mackenzie gas pipeline