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Arthur ChapmanNo New Money For Oil and Gas Companies—Give It To Workers—Say Large Collection of Groups Representing More Than One Million Canadians
A large collection of health, faith, environmental, labour and social justice groups, representing one million three hundred thousand Canadians, have sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and his cabinet asking that in the federal bailout to the oil and gas industry, expected later this week, no more money be given to companies, only to workers.
Galen's Goodbye
It’s with great sadness and excitement that the Sierra Club BC team says goodbye to Galen Armstrong, a core member of our team. We wish him all the best of luck in this next chapter!
Delays in final implementation of Great Bear Rainforest Agreements creating ecological uncertainty
On the fourth anniversary of the landmark Great Bear Rainforest Agreements, environmental organizations are warning that the implementation of remaining key protection measures for the region’s coastal temperate old-growth rainforests are significantly delayed.
Arthur ChapmanSierra Club BC statement on Federal Court of Appeal ruling on Trans Mountain
Today’s ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal is deeply disappointing, even if unsurprising. Ignoring Indigenous rights and Indigenous law should not be held up as an example of reconciliation.
Wellhead to Tidewater TMX Webinar Series
In this weekly webinar series hosted by Pull Together, we'll learn from impacted communities along the whole Trans Mountain pipeline and tanker route.
Growing Into Balance
We're excited to launch of our new strategic plan, a transformational vision to protect ecosystems and support diverse communities in climate resilience. Just like the heron, we aim to bring balance into all our relationships.
Our Process: Growing Into Balance
Sierra Club BC's Executive Director Hannah Askew shares her reflections on the process of creating our new strategic plan, "Growing into Balance."
Environmental assessment not yet complete; B.C. not obligated to proceed with Coastal GasLink Pipeline
While Coastal GasLink has approval from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, a condition of the approval is that construction can’t proceed until the Condition 1 Final Report #2 is approved. This report has not yet been approved by the Environment Assessment Office.
Andrew S. WrightForests: Fuel or Fix in the Climate Crisis
With wildfires and floods raging around the world, it is clear that we need bold climate action. Learn why forests are our best climate ally and how you can stand up for old-growth today.
ShutterstockHow to grow your investments while helping the planet
Learn how you can go green with your investments and divest from fossil fuel companies.
Climate Change Education in Public Schools
Our environmental educator Amira Maddison breaks down the current state of climate change education in BC schools and how you can help your child become more eco-literate in the face of the climate crisis.
Leila DarwishFossil fuel subsidies undermine climate action
"It’s appalling that a province known for its natural beauty is one of the country’s top supporters of the fossil fuel industry."
TJ Watt/Ancient Forest AllianceReport finds ending clearcutting of forests is as important for B.C. climate action as phasing out fossil fuels
B.C. clearcuts releasing more carbon than they absorb form a total area larger than Vancouver Island.
