Community Stories
The Garry Oak in Autumn: Foliage, Acorns, and Conservation
Recognized as the only oak species native to British Columbia, the Garry oak is soon to make its mark on the beauty of autumn.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Nature
There’s something quite satisfying about restoring nature and making a very tiny part of the world better. I suppose I’ve always known that, but it really struck home when we purchased the place we were going to retire to 15-years ago. We were still working fulltime,…
Learn About People’s Action for US Issues
The news is heavy, and that’s intentional. The US regime is trying to inundate us with chaos so we become overwhelmed, tune out, and stop paying attention. Instead of turning away, we’re turning to each other. The People’s Tea , a biweekly, hour-long, virtual…
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A Wooden Stake – A Poem
I was affected by the May 27, 2021 article written by Justine Hunter in the Globe and Mail and in turn wrote a little rhyme. I’m a Delta, BC resident who writes poetry as a way to explore and understand myself and the wider world.
Fostering Behaviour Change – The Power of Commitments
Canadians idle their engines an average of eight minutes a day. This unnecessary idling contributes to both climate change and poor air quality. To gauge the possibility of reducing engine idling, we conducted a pilot study in two locations in which idling is common:…
Could lichens and bats help bring real protection to Fairy Creek?
Fairy Creek is home to a number of species at risk, and should be protected, say several scientists. At-risk species sighted in recent months include a variety of birds, little brown bats, and a lichen described as “cute” and sensitive. Could these species help Fairy Creek find true protection — beyond its present two-year deferral of logging?
Building Child-Friendly Communities Means Protecting Future Generations
To become a Child Friendly City, cities should implement a nine-point framework that includes having “strategies for children, regular reports on the state of the city’s children, independent advocates for children, opportunities to listen to children’s views” and other governance measures.
Ada’itsx/Fairy Creek Blockades, One Year Milestone Event
Voices from the Ancestral Forest Frontlines This gathering is in honour of the 1 year milestone of the Ada’itsx/ Fairy Creek blockades, began one year ago on the night of August 9th on the ridge into the headwaters of the unlogged Fairy creek watershed, where…
Climate Health, Science and Politics in the Headlines – Early August 2021
Physicians, lawyers call on BC to investigate thousands of Heat Dome injuries From WCEL: The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and West Coast Environmental Law Association today warned that BC’s recent Heat Dome may have caused an estimated five…
An Open Letter from John Cashore to Premier Horgan
John Cashore spent 15 years as the elected MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville, serving as Minister of Environment (1991-1993), Aboriginal Affairs (1993-1998), Labour (1997-1998), and as Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier (2000-2001). He introduced the “Zero AOX” pulp pollution regulation requiring pulp mills to completely eliminate their organochlorine discharges and has been a tireless advocate for the environment.
Phoenix Rising – A Poem
This poem is a reflection on our annual plague of forest fires and a consideration of what truly must change.
Upcoming Climate Action – Have Your Voice Heard!
July 31 Deadline for Public Input: BC Hydro’s Completely Inadequate 20-year Plan From the BC Climate Alliance: BC Hydro is asking for public input to their draft 20-year Integrated Resource Plan (the 111 page report is here). This plan is completely inadequate for the…
World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency 2021
From World Scientists: In 2019, Ripple and colleagues warned of untold suffering and declared a climate emergency together with more than 11,000 scientist signatories from 153 countries. On the basis of recent trends in planetary vital signs, we reaffirm the climate…
ON FIRE Climate Action Campaign
With climate catastrophes erupting daily, hundreds of people from coast to coast visited over 40 MP offices across the country and called on them to take emergency-level action on the climate emergency by stopping fossil fuel expansion and delivering Just Transition…
Highlands association asks Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on threat of mining to climate change
The Highlands District Community Association (HDCA) is asking the Supreme Court of Canada to decide whether B.C. officials issuing mining permits can ignore climate change as a factor in deciding whether a project goes ahead. The move follows recent cases brought by…
