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This summer, Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is unveiling efforts to give itself a sustainable spruce-up.
Tag Archives: Climate Change
No public hearings possible on coal terminal expansion, says port authority
Faced with mounting environmental pressure over the proposal to build a four- to eight-million ton coal transfer terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD), the regional port authority opened its annual meeting to public questions for the first time today.
At Kits rally, Dix calls for hearings on coal port expansion
New Democrat leader Adrian Dix tightened his criticisms of several controversial fossil fuel export proposals at a Kitsilano event on May 4, ramping up his opposition to Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion, but also calling for public hearings on a plan for a major coal terminal in Surrey.
CAJ/WEBSTER AWARDS WINNER: The Cross-Border Coal War
As North American producers massively ramp up plans to export coal to Asia, B.C. figures large in their plans — and in opposition efforts of citizens worried about climate change.
Burning Questions over Coal Port Plan
The Tyee talks to Fraser Surrey Docks’ CEO about how his project to expand exports should interest BC.
World water day marked by launch of BC water declaration talks, cooperation
First Nations from across the province gathered on Musqueam territory to mark World Water Day March 22, launching discussions on a new B.C. declaration on the protection of water.
‘What’s your green jobs plan?’ coalition asks parties
As the provincial election campaign churns ahead, a new coalition of businesses, unions and environmental groups are hoping to change the conversation.
Coal Opponents Forging Cross-border Ties
Plans to ramp up exports from Washington, Oregon and BC are uniting opposition across 49th Parallel.
South of Border, Hot Debate Involves BC Coal Port Plans
Expansion for Asia export puts BC in middle of climate, jobs fight in Washington state.
BC Conservatives promise to abolish carbon tax, avoid labour strife
As part of its campaign promises, the BC Conservatives would abolish the province’s nascent carbon tax aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions, party leader John Cummins said today.
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