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BC government plans for LNG exports require extensive impact on water, land, climate; jeopardize energy security: major new study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver – As the BC and federal governments continue to push for LNG (liquefied natural gas) development and export, a…
A Clear Look at BC LNG
Energy security, environmental implications and economic potential Download 3.52 MB50 pages Liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the west coast of Canada have been heralded…
Vancouver parents with young kids want less driving, more transit, cycling and walking: study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) As the Metro Vancouver transportation and transit plebiscite continues to dominate public discussion, a new study offers…
Moving Beyond the Car
Families and Transportation in Vancouver, BC Download 526.15 KB 36 pages The Metro Vancouver transportation and transit plebiscite has brought transportation to the forefront of…
Building an Environmentally Sustainable Future for Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s Role in Global Climate Change and the Path to Sustainability Download 1.11 MB 60 pages A new report questions the long-term environmental sustainability of…
A YES to new transit and transportation funding will benefit lower-income households
A choice is before us. Metro Vancouver’s upcoming transportation referendum is a rare opportunity to significantly enhance transit services, boost local employment and tackle climate…
Why we’re voting YES to new transit and transportation funding
A primer on the Metro Vancouver referendum Download 700.04 KB7 pages In mid-March, residents of Metro Vancouver will receive mail ballots giving them a chance…
Innovative Approaches to Low-Carbon Urban Systems
A Case Study of Vancouver’s Neighbourhood Energy Utility Download 546.93 KB27 pages We know that we don’t want to invest in more fossil fuel infrastructure,…
BC Commentary: A Review of Provincial Social and Economic Trends
Winter 2015, Volume 18, Number 1 Download 1.26 MB8 pages Inside this issue: Time for BC to start preparing for climate migration: A question of…
Time for BC to start preparing for climate migration: A question of justice
The world is already witnessing severe impacts of climate change on lives and livelihoods. Global damage from climate change and fossil fuel development was estimated…
Preparing BC for Climate Migration
Download 2.62 MB 27 pages This paper examines often-ignored questions of climate justice: given Canada’s historical and ongoing contribution to global warming, what is our…
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