CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While she does not like to be identified as a one issue candidate, Jessica Wegg, the Green Party candidate for North Island — Powell River, says global warming has become the most important issue of our time.
Continue reading Election 2021: Everything hinges on climate change, says WeggBy Rachelle Stein-Wotten, Gabriola Sounder, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a year and a half of meetings and planning, the climate action technical advisory committee has endorsed a draft report on recommended actions for climate adaptation and mitigation in the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Continue reading Nanaimo Climate action committee settles on prioritiesCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The air quality and visibility over the weekend was noticeably affected by particulates in forest fire smoke traveling across the landscape, and will likely be present in the region into Wednesday afternoon.
Continue reading Wildfire smoke clouding the skiesBy John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a groundswell of opposition to GNL Québec’s multibillion-dollar natural gas project, the provincial government has rejected the plan. Now advocates say it’s time for other governments to follow suit.
The $14-billion proposal would have moved fracked natural gas from northern British Columbia and Alberta to a liquefaction plant and export terminal at the Port of Saguenay. The company was aiming to export 11 million tonnes per year. GNL Québec said it would be a carbon-neutral facility by offsetting its “direct” greenhouse gas emissions, and that it would help offset dirtier pollutants, like oil or coal, around the world.
Continue reading Quebec rejects $14 Billion LNG projectBy Kelsie Kilawna, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As devastating wildfires spread through B.C.’s interior, skawilx (Sarah Alexis) says there’s a parallel crisis that demands attention and action — droughts.
Continue reading Drastic droughts on the horizon, if syilx laws not upheld
