Website Editor: The Mayor's motion discussed below was passed by the Vancouver Council.
Dec. 11, 2024
Vancouver mayor Ken Sim wants to transfer some of the city's financial reserves into Bitcoin cryptocurrency — and says it will be good for the climate, too. His claim has some experts scratching their heads.
Researchers have found that the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is now almost certainly out of reach.
In November 2023 at COP28, governments agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels in the energy sector and reconfirmed this decision at the UN General Assembly in September 2024.
BC Hydro has unveiled nine new wind projects to meet the growing demand for clean energy while keeping rates affordable for public and industrial users.
Adrian Dix, the new Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, announced the projects alongside Premier David Eby on Monday. Dix said the projects will enhance B.C.’s clean energy supply, strengthen the economy and uphold the province’s commitment to affordable rates and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s decision not to assess the impact of a massive thermal coal mine expansion is "cowardly” and “colossal backtracking” on Canada’s commitments to stop exporting this dirty fossil fuel, says an environmental advocate.
Strikes by postal workers have paved the way for Canadians to enjoy maternity leave and job security. Now, they are fighting the casualization that threatens so many workers.
Huddled around fires on picket lines across the country, postal workers like myself are carrying a load that many Canadians aren’t aware of.
Canada’s real estate sector is collecting billions in profit while incentivizing landlords to evict tenants and keep driving up rents
Ahead of next year’s federal election, there’s still time for Canadians to avoid the trajectory of our southern neighbour. We can cast a vote to tax the rich instead.
