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Christopher Pollon
Christopher Pollon is a full-time freelancer (and has been since early 2000). He studied journalism at Concordia University after attending McMaster University to earn a B.A. in history and political science. Though his writing mainly focuses on mining and energy, Chris's coverage of environmental issues has also turned him into something of a business reporter.
From 1997 to 2000, Chris was the bassist for Vancouver indie band, Slowburn (clicking will let you see him in action). When he isn't writing, he now spends his time fathering a five-year-old firebrand named Gabrial.
Reporting Beat: The environment, with a focus on resource extraction. Mining, energy, and fisheries are of key interest.
Twitter: @C_Pollon
Website: Chris Pollon
Stories by Christopher Pollon
Market for Enbridge's Gateway Pipeline Remains Murky
Foreign interests gave millions to help prime the project, but years later there are no known binding commitments by customers.
Why BC Isn't Rushing to 'Cap and Trade' Carbon
California beckons with new market for emissions offsets. Will we join soon?
Has BC's Carbon Tax Worked?
Experts are divided on what the levy has achieved and how it must evolve.
BC's Climate Plan at a Crossroads
Today begins a series on how the province's carbon reduction plans are working, or not.
Northwest Power Line Grows, So Does Controversy
Gov't says extending grid beyond 2009 plan will lower greenhouse emissions. Critics see a boost to mining -- and emissions.
Who Will Clean Up Our Mining Mess?
The coming mining boom in BC's northwest has critics wondering if current clean-up and enforcement plans are enough. Special report with photo essay.
Fall of Viaducts Could Aid Rise of Eastside
Former city planner Larry Beasley joins chorus urging removal of freeway vestige that divides neighbourhoods.
So Much Rain! Why Not Put It To Work?
Exasperated that our wet winters turn into water-scarce summers? Get your own 1000-gallon rain barrel.
How Smart Is 'Power Smart', BC Hydro's Try at Saving Energy?
Not very smart, says economist Mark Jaccard. But are we brave enough for California's far more successful approach?
Alaska Power and the Bleeding of the Northwest
Critics say plan to tie state to BC's power grid will enable shipping Canadian resources from US port.
BC's Tahltan People and the Road to Power
Natives are demanding a say in plans to electrify BC's northwest, bound to transform the region. Second of two.
Report from the Edge of BC's Copper Rush
The province's northwest is slated for a mining boom. A visitor to those remote parts finds ambition and dread, natural wonders and billions at stake. Part one of two.
Wade Davis's Crusade to Preserve the Wild Stikine
Famous anthropologist is gathering images and facts to defend a land he loves.
Can BC Become a 'Green Copper' Superpower?
There's diverse support for a hydro-powered smelter built on Pacific coast near Kitimat.
Breeding Trees to Be Better Biofuel
Thanks to a gene mapping breakthrough, producing ethanol is going to be cheaper and easier in BC. Latest in Tyee's Cool Tech series.
Green You Can Use, at Vancouver's Olympic Village
We scoured the billion dollar project for practical solutions ready for wider use in an era of global warming.
Out With The Old Engine, In With The New
How an East Vancouver start-up is transforming gas-guzzlers to pure electric.
Time to Get 'Wacky' Again: The Northwest Transmission Line
Did Campbell green light an all too familiar boondoggle?
In Bad Times, Tough Eco-Standards an Even Harder Sell
BC timber firms are slow to seek FSC certification, but Great Bear Rainforest may change that. Photo: Gerry George.
The War over Eco-Certified Wood
When it comes to buying nature-friendly wood, two stamps of approval vie, with vast forests at stake. Which will win out? Big timber firms back the one critics call greenwashing. A Tyee special report.
Bill Bennett's Last Stand?
As charges of dirty tricks and racism fly, East Kootenay is a wild one, and too close to call.
Before You Toss that Computer
How BC's e-waste recycling works. How it could work better.
Who's Behind 'BC Citizens For Green Energy'?
Group with BC Liberal ties slams gov't critics, pushes private power, nuclear.
Gordon Campbell's $400 Million Power Line Bet
Did BC's premier juice up his claims for the Northwest Transmission Line? A Tyee special report.
On Track for Another Toxic Rail Derailment?
'Safest' train company in North America still threatens salmon, people.
Key Hearing on How Mega-Mines Get Approved
Feds broke own rules on public input: Mining Watch.
Vancouver's Bedbug Plague
Bad already, will it grow to be an Olympic-sized infestation?
Feds Nix Rescue Plan to Scoop, Move Salmon
Researcher Alexandra Morton may try it anyway.
Ontario Teachers Profit from Copter Biz in Burma
Pension plan a big investor in CHC Helicopter Corp.
Canadian Miners Sour on Burma
Ties with junta earned millions for BC-based Ivanhoe.
BC's Big Pipeline Plans Draw Fire from First Nations
Massive Gateway project faces serious legal obstacles. A special report.
Barnston Land Ruling Looms
Industry and farming square off in pivotal test for the ALR.
Salmon Kills and the Politics of Mining the Fraser
BC's hunger for gravel is voracious.
- Could Fort Mac become an eco-tourist hotspot?
- Rick Hansen's Man in Motion anniversary tour concludes in Vancouver
- Cohen rejects request to reopen salmon hearings
- Dave Barrett, Kim Campbell named to Order of BC
- Harper gov't funded study arguing Canada suffers from 'Dutch Disease'
- BC biotech company seeks approval for GM apple
- Union cites safety risk as marine centres slated for closure, including BC
- Theft of giant cedar prompts call for increased park policing
- Canada's Economy, Deconstructed (by a 12 year-old)
- Bill C-38: the Environmental Destruction Act
- Republicans, get in my vagina!
- What About Just Guaranteeing Everyone a Basic Income?
- Tories admit to closing enviro research group because they disliked results
- Does BC Stand for Ban Clotheslines?
- 'Cagey' Clark's Pipeline Prevarications
- I Breast-fed My Preschooler. Big Whoop
- The Disconnect of Killing 'Connect with Mark Kelley'
- Chatting with Stursberg, My Ex-Boss and Arch-Nemesis
- Bill C-38: the Environmental Destruction Act
- It's no yolk: Breakfast crew share $21.4M Lotto 6-49 jackpot in Ontario
- Seven Ways to Help Folks Fall in Love with Cycling
- North Island College Cutting Down on Face Time
- Is the 'Living Wage' Enough?
- Now Is the Time to Talk up Big Ideas
- Gov't Moving to Keep Farm Disease Outbreaks Secret
- 'The Coca-Cola Case'
- 'Cagey' Clark's Pipeline Prevarications
- BC Hydro Management Process Flawed: Internal Audit
- Does Simon Fraser University Need a Men's Centre?
- What About Just Guaranteeing Everyone a Basic Income?
- The Big Download Whacks Cities
- Should We Subsidize Work?
- The Future of Education Is Here...
- Does BC Stand for Ban Clotheslines?
- Tyee Builders Tally: Amazing!
- 'Storage Wars'
- How Our Immune Systems Exaggerate Fear
- Now Is the Time to Talk up Big Ideas
- Trio of threats hurting Fraser River salmon: study
- Toronto police get the stick for G20 crackdown
- Toronto Conservative election victory tossed by judge
- Northern Gateway risks big spill in Alaskan waters...
- ...but worse than Gateway, or Keystone: coal exports
- Facebook rakes in ridiculous cash on stock market
- Ottawa sex exhibit lands Heritage Minister in 'hot water'
- And now, a nude picture of Stephen Harper
