Forest management is the quiet crisis behind today’s news
Forests are more than just wood. They are complex ecosystems. They are sources of life. They are home to thousands of species. They provide a place for many people to rest, reconnect and engage in recreation. They provide sustenance and support the cultures of many Indigenous communities.
The economic case for energy efficiency
A made-in-Canada strategy to cut trade risks, support Canadian businesses, and build resilience in uncertain times.
We’re still here. We still say ‘no’
Many of us who fought for the oil tanker ban in northern B.C. to prevent future pipeline proposals are still here, and remain rooted in our love of the land and waters that sustain us.
Wildfire response needs to improve before another national park burns, says Alberta MP McPherson
A review of the Municipality of Jasper’s 2024 wildfire response is causing tension between the provincial and local governments. Alberta Senator Paula Simons says she doesn’t blame people for pointing fingers, as ‘hearts were broken’ by the blaze that burned more than 32,000 hectares of the national park.
Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update
The department’s plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns from the industrial carbon tax proceeds.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ is outdated
Renewable energy production is now significantly cheaper—and cleaner—to produce.
Global progress on renewables but climate tipping points still on the horizon
Coal, gas, and oil account for about 75 per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions, so seeing countries like China rapidly switching to cheaper renewable energy is reason to rejoice. But there’s more to do.
Bill C-5: RIP reconciliation?
An understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ foundational beliefs will explain why they do not rush when making consequential decisions. It’s a mistake to regard their opposition to large-scale projects as mere obstructionism.
Coal mine expansion a dangerous step backward for public health and our environment
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of where coal is burned.
What will kill the electric car this time: Trump or Canada’s haplessness?
Until further notice, we are passengers in this environmental and economic setback, and Donald Trump is at the wheel.
