End in sight for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
Final six-month countdown for the project begins as oil producers are unlikely to sign shipping agreements. Continue reading End in sight for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
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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
Pipeline approval flies in the face of democracy and global warming
Our choice is between ignoring overwhelming scientific evidence about the human contribution to climate change and pollution or changing our ways and reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependence. Continue reading Pipeline approval flies in the face of democracy and global warming
David Suzuki: Yes, pipeline spills are good for the economy
Scientists around the world have been warning us for decades about the consequences of our wasteful lifestyles. Continue reading David Suzuki: Yes, pipeline spills are good for the economy
UN report on Canada’s treatment of First Nations has lessons for pipeline projects
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
ForestEthics Advocacy releases report critical of Northern Gateway
As the Joint Review Panel nears a decision on Northern Gateway pipeline, ForestEthics releases a damning report of the proposed project. Continue reading ForestEthics Advocacy releases report critical of Northern Gateway
First Nations accuse BC government of violating international law by issuing Enbridge permits
The Yinka Dene Alliance made the accusations in a 15-page submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Continue reading First Nations accuse BC government of violating international law by issuing Enbridge permits
Northern BC residents rally against Enbridge
Hundreds of northern BC residents rallied in Terrace on Sunday June 16, demonstrating that public opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project is still very strong. Continue reading Northern BC residents rally against Enbridge
BC environmentalists applaud NDP for taking a stand on pipeline
Environmental groups applaud NDP’s announcement that they will take back BC’s right to hold its own environmental assessments of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. Continue reading BC environmentalists applaud NDP for taking a stand on pipeline
Enbridge “photoshops” islands out of BC’s Douglas Channel
Enbridge has stirred up even more controversy in the Northern Gateway pipeline debate by “deleting” islands from its public videos and maps. Continue reading Enbridge “photoshops” islands out of BC’s Douglas Channel
Canadians for the Great Bear
Canadian hockey hero Scott Niedermayer and other well-known British Columbians kick-off of a nation-wide campaign, Canadians for the Great Bear. Continue reading Canadians for the Great Bear
Northern Gateway is about profits versus environment
The battle lines are drawn, and Northern B.C.’s pristine wilderness is the latest front. With hearings underway into the proposed $5.5-billion, dual 1,172-kilometre Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project to transport… Continue reading Northern Gateway is about profits versus environment