Why Did Obama Kill the #KXL Pipeline?
Everything in this article isn’t perfect, but these parts are: Alberta’s problem is twofold: Its oilsands have been buried by fracked American oil that is both higher-value and cheaper to…
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Minimalism
Minimalism is good. Read more. Thanks to Delaney! The post Minimalism appeared first on Things Are Good.
Statement On The Passing Of The NDP Leap Resolution
by Avi Lewis, Naomi Klein, Bianca Mugyenyi, Katie McKenna & Martin Lukacs Climate Science and Impacts, The Leap Manifesto We are heartened by the news that the New Democratic Party…
BREAKING: VICTORY IN LANDMARK CLIMATE CASE!
Today, U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin of the federal District Court in Eugene, OR, decided in favor of 21 young Plaintiffs, and Dr. James Hansen on behalf of future generations,…
An evening with Naomi Klein in Winnipeg
Image by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - Manitoba Office Award-winning Canadian author Naomi Klein spoke on climate and economic justice at Knox United Church. The event was hosted by…
On stage in Edmonton: The tough Rachel Notley who frightens conservatives, and may scare certain New Democrats too
PHOTOS: Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is not tall, but she casts a long shadow on both sides of the political aisle. She is seen here addressing the national NDP convention…
On Pipelines – Line 9 and More
After Laxer spoke of his book on the tar sands last Wednesday, Myeengun Henry spoke. He's an Elder and the Aboriginal Services Manager at Conestoga College. His focus was on…
On Pipelines – Line 9 and More
After Laxer spoke of his book on the tar sands last Wednesday, Myeengun Henry spoke. He's an Elder and the Aboriginal Services Manager at Conestoga College. His focus was on…
Cast Off Discouragement!
I just watched Gordon Laxer give a talk on his newest book, After the Sands. I haven't read the book yet, but here are my notes from his speech. This…
Cast Off Discouragement!
I just watched Gordon Laxer give a talk on his newest book, After the Sands. I haven't read the book yet, but here are my notes from his speech. This…
With LNG in BC, Do Local Governments Matter? According to preeminent Lawyer Jack Woodward QC, you bet they do!
By CVRD Regional Director Lori Iannidinardo CVRD Director Lori Iannidinardo In August 2015 Steelhead LNG and the Malahat Nation announced an agreement-in-principle to bring a massive floating LNG export facility…
It’s Time To Divest
The use of coal to generate electricity is coming to an end, and one of the many reasons coal’s time is up is thanks to divestment. Divestment of fossil fuels…
“Putting climate solutions in formaldehyde”: A challenge to the climate movement
Photo by University College London In 2004 Dov Weisglass, the Israeli bureau chief under Ariel Sharon, famously said that the various brokered Israeli-Palestinian disengagement talks were “actually formaldehyd...
Who does the Government of BC serve? UPDATED
The material below was published June 21, 2014. Since this was written the proponents sold to an Alberta company that is financed by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, not exactly…
Who does the Government of BC serve? UPDATED
The material below was published June 21, 2014. Since this was written the proponents sold to an Alberta company that is financed by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, not exactly…
BC Voters: Clean Up Your Act..
B.C. Energy Minister says clean power projects aren’t the priority JUSTINE HUNTERVICTORIA — The Globe and Mail Published Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 10:21PM EST Premiers’ exclusive fundraisers violate conflict of…
Deeply Moving Message From Bernie Sanders
We are inextricably linked and affected by what does or does not happen in the USA. During this primary run up to the selection of candidates to represent the Republican…
Damien Gillis-The NDP’s only shot at winning in BC: Embrace the NEW ECONOMY
Here are some excellent posts from Common Sense Canadian that deal with the NDP-Green issues. R BCNDP Leader John Horgan has a tough row to hoe to win the…
The BC Greens Looking For A Leg Up Over The Shawnigan ‘Dirty Dirt Fiasco’- BC Liberals Delighted.
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes There has for years been the illusion that the Greens, BC flavour or federal are somehow left, sorta like the NDP with a green tinge. The common…