Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
British Columbia’s two dominant political parties are backing liquefied natural gas development as part of their re-election campaign platforms.
Continue reading Election 2020: BC Liberals would expedite LNG export projectsBy Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada has made the top 10 list of countries for the number of jobs in hydropower, but didn’t rank in three other key renewable energy technologies, according to new international figures.
Continue reading Canada in top 10 for Hydropower, but doesn’t rate for other renewablesBy Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A British Columbia legislator says the province’s anticipated strategic review of old-growth forest management is coming by late summer or early fall, and will include “immediate actions.”
Continue reading MLA Promises Immediate Actions For Old Growth Forests – After The ReviewCarl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Two people are on a hunger strike on Vancouver Island, demanding an end to logging of old-growth forests in B.C., and Canada’s federal environment minister says he shares their concerns over biodiversity loss.
Continue reading Federal Environment Minister ‘Shares’ concerns of Nanaimo hunger strikersCarl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
This summer, British Columbia saw the most devastating two months ever for illicit drug overdoses. This week, all nine contestants for Green Party leader put forward ideas on how to address the opioid crisis.
Continue reading How The Green Party Would Address The Opioid Crisis
