Climate Activism

• Nearly two dozen trees in Harris Park coming down for $2 million upgrade

  Twenty-five trees will be removed to make room for the construction, especially near the shoreline, where roots may intertwine with the erosion control structure.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2024
  
• Damaging a masterpiece: Has climate action gone too far?

  Does disruptive action, like vandalizing priceless works of art, make a point about the climate crisis, or do they do more harm than good for the environmental movement?

  Environment

  Oct 15, 2022
  
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• Okanagan activists take part in global strike for climate action

  Climate activists in the Okanagan marched through the streets to raise awareness for climate change.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2021
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• Hundreds join youth-led climate action rallies in Vancouver, Victoria

  "We just elected a new federal government and this is a key point in time to pressure the new government into taking climate action," one rally organizer said.

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2021
• Climate activists embark on a four-day protest in B.C., say more actions on the way  

  The group is also planning a weeklong campaign starting May 1 that will include blocking streets and bridges.

  Environment

  Apr 16, 2021
• Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

  The 17-year-old activist founded the Fridays for Future movement that has inspired students to skip school and join protests demanding faster action on climate change.

  Environment

  Feb 3, 2020
• Delta mayor wants youth council to help create city’s climate change strategy

  George Harvie says he's looking at forming a Mayor's Youth Council, whose first task will be figuring out municipal strategies to address climate concerns. 

  Oct 27, 2019
• How to talk to kids about climate change without scaring them

  Climate change may make kids anxious, but parents should not lie about global warming, an expert says.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 2, 2019