British Columbia

‘Invested in their destruction’: B.C. teachers ask for pension divestment from fossil fuels

29/02/24

Author:

Pippa Norman

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Feb. 28, 2024

Members of the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) protested in Vancouver on Wednesday, calling for a “fossil-free and weapons-free portfolio.”

The rally, organized by BCTF Divest Now and Van Climate Strike Coalition, was held outside of the BCTF’s offices in an effort to get the attention of the federation’s President Clint Johnston, says Jillian Maguire, co-founder of BCTF Divest Now.

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What the BC Budget Missed on Climate Disasters

28/02/24

Author:

Zoë Yunker

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The Tyee

The province isn’t doing enough to reduce the threat of wildfire by protecting ecosystems, say some experts. Photo by Ben Westerik via BC Wildfire Service.

Feb. 28, 2024

Experts say the focus is still on response, not prevention.

After a record-breaking drought and fire season, this month’s B.C. budget made sizable investments in emergency response.

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BC ‘Not Effectively Managing’ Hazardous Spills, Auditor General Says

28/02/24

Author:

Amanda Follett Hosgood and Andrew MacLeod

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The Tyee

Pink goo: BC needs to clean up its act when it comes to hazardous spill response in the province, a report by the auditor general has found. Photo via Environmental Emergency Program.

Feb. 28, 2024

‘The program is designed for there to be consequences, but those responsible for spills don’t comply with the law.’

B.C. is not adequately prepared to deal with a serious hazardous spill, according to an audit of the province’s Environmental Emergency Program released Tuesday.

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First Nations Frustrated with Opposition to BC Land Act Amendments

25/02/24

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First Nations leaders

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UBCIC

News Release

February 21, 2024

FNLC Deeply Frustrated with Opposition to Land Act Amendments

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British Columbia

Indigenous Peoples

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Connecting BC: A 10-year vision for public transit throughout BC

22/02/24

Author:

Marc Lee

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Policynote

Feb. 16, 2024

British Columbians deserve to be able to get to where they need to go quickly, conveniently and affordably, no matter where in the province they live. And meeting our climate goals demands modern, sustainable zero-carbon transit—with great service that can offer a compelling alternative to personal cars.

But after years of neglect and privatization, today’s transit system is plagued with overcrowding, delays and big gaps in service.

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'Alternative' energy and less energy

Furnaces are in the crosshairs of the fight over gas

21/02/24

Author:

Max Fawcett

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National Observer

Proposed upgrades to B.C.'s efficiency standards for furnaces, water heaters and other home-heating appliances are coming under fire from some contractors and the province's far right.

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'Alternative' energy and less energy

No backing down on climate action, Eby tells Globe Forum

19/02/24

Author:

Nelson Bennett

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Business in Vancouver

Megan Leslie, president of the World Wildlife Fund, in fireside chat with B.C. Premier David Eby at Globe Forum. Nelson Bennett, BIV

Feb. 14, 2024

B.C. premier staking political career on strong climate action policies

With consumers feeling the bite of ever-increasing carbon taxes, and business leaders pushing back on the potential economic costs of B.C.’s climate change policies, David Eby’s NDP government is coming under increasing pressure to take its foot off the CleanBC accelerator.

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'Alternative' energy and less energy