Environment

opinion

Bias in BC's Pesticide Decision? Follow the Bouncing Verbs

Legislative committee's language treats science-based critics like children.

By R. Warren Bell, 24 May 2012

opinion

The Gem of Canadian Science that Harper Killed

Experimental Lakes Area was world famous; its findings might have saved Canada billions.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 23 May 2012

opinion

Who Mowed Down the Premier?

Cosmetic pesticide issue pits Cancer Society versus BC government in no-win situation for Christy Clark.

By Bill Tieleman, 22 May 2012

opinion

Shaping, then Seizing, BC's 'Comparative Advantage'

To create new areas of economic growth here government needs to 'set the table.'

By Ken McFarlane, 22 May 2012

news

No Need to Ban Cosmetic Pesticides: BC's Committee

Now up to premier, who earlier promised a ban, and cabinet to make final decision.

By Andrew MacLeod, 18 May 2012

news

Feds Not Standing on Guard for Canada's Water: Experts

As threats mount, lack of science and legal recourse 'cripple' officials.

By Chris Wood, 15 May 2012

opinion

'Cagey' Clark's Pipeline Prevarications

Premier won't take position on Northern Gateway but calls NDP concerns 'goofy' and 'gobbledygook.'

By Bill Tieleman, 15 May 2012

opinion

Bill C-38: the Environmental Destruction Act

Packing so many attacks on nature into one bill, Harper bets, will confuse citizens. Here's what's at stake.

By Elizabeth May, 10 May 2012

news

BC's Emerging Green Faith Movement

Churchgoers opposed to tankers, pipelines say activism expresses compassion for God's creation.

By Adam Pez, 9 May 2012

opinion

Why We Stopped the Coal Train

And why risking arrest was the right thing to do. An account from the railway tracks.

By Kevin Washbrook, 9 May 2012

opinion

Gateway Designed to Pump Far More Crude than Advertised

Pipes could carry 60 per cent more than now proposed. Result: hundreds more tankers off BC's coast.

By Robyn Allan, 7 May 2012

opinion

What's the Big Deal About CETA?

What the BC government can't tell you about the sweeping new treaty being framed with Europe.

By Robert Duffy, 3 May 2012

opinion

Corporations' Fearsome Hold on Government

There was a time when BC's politicians had the nerve to say no.

By Rafe Mair, 30 Apr 2012

news

Visualizing BC's Climate Changed Future

How to drive home the impacts of a warming province? Stephen Sheppard and his UBC team offer a glimpse.

By Justin Ritchie, 28 Apr 2012

opinion

Open Letter Urging Premier Clark to Act for BC

Gordon Campbell signed away our right to enviro-assess pipeline projects. You can get it back.

By Robyn Allan, 23 Apr 2012

news

Open to Cutting Old Growth, Says Premier

Leaked cabinet document pushes to lift protections, allow unsustainable cuts.

By Andrew MacLeod, 18 Apr 2012

opinion

Albertans: Gripped by Stockholm Syndrome?

Concessions to Big Oil keep causing deficits. Yet Wildrose promises deeper petro-captivity.

By Mitchell Anderson, 18 Apr 2012

opinion

A Shocking Glimpse of BC's New Forest Plan

Pulled off the web after just a few hours, it puts forest 'reserves' on chopping block.

By Ben Parfitt, 18 Apr 2012

opinion

Do Asian Coal Plants Pollute North America?

As BC ships more coal across Pacific, US researchers find transcontinental air pollution.

By Eric de Place, 9 Apr 2012

news

Eco-Policies of Alberta's Next Government?

Speed up oil sands, give $300 in petro proceeds to each citizen, says surging Wildrose party.

By Geoff Dembicki, 5 Apr 2012