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Protect the Salish Sea rally begins today to coincide with NYC climate march
Sunday kicks off a historic week in New York City for climate action beginning with the People’s Climate March...
Why wilderness lovers are fighting Energy East
December 22, 2014 I’ve always had a desire to get out and experience the wild – from early in my youth until today...
Eight nonprofits for B.C. outdoor enthusiasts looking to give back this holiday season
Those of us living in southwestern British Columbia are blessed with incredible natural surroundings. For hikers and...
Science World under fire for energy education program
Several environmental groups are demanding Science World end its partnership with the BC Government. They claim...
BC’s Hydroelectric Dam to Support LNG Exports
The British Columbia (BC) government Tuesday launched construction of a C$8.3-billion ($7.5-billion) hydroelectric dam...
TV News Story - Fine negotiated for cutting trees in North Vancouver protected area
This is a TV news story about a fine that has been negotiated to make amends for the cutting of trees in a North...
TV News Story - Science World criticized over it's LNG presentations
This is a TV news story about complaints from environmental organizations about how BC's Science World has been...
Environmental groups demand an end to BC government - Science World partnership on LNG
News Release - December 18, 2014 BC’s respected science learning centre at risk of being co-opted by industry...
British Columbia launches much-damned, $8.8 billion dam project
Canada is a nation long addicted to think-big mega-projects that put prime ministers and provincial premiers into the...
Massive Site C dam gets approval from B.C.
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has approved its most expensive mega project with the construction of an $8...
Decision to build Site C dam will be met by wall of opposition
News Release - December 16, 2014 VANCOUVER – The BC government’s just-announced decision to build the Site C dam on...
Site C dam gets go-ahead from B.C. government
Premier Christy Clark has announced that the B.C. Liberal government has granted approval for the building of the Site...
Wilderness Committee applauds new Whiteshell Park protection
News Release - December 16, 2014 Park expansion and added protection are a gift of wild nature for all Manitobans...
TV News Story - Site C Dam approval met with opposition
This is a TV news story about the BC government's announcement approving the Site C dam on the Peace River near Fort...
B.C. approves $8.8-billion Site C hydroelectric dam
The B.C. government has approved the construction of the Site C dam on the Peace River at an estimated cost of almost...
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