Some Siberian wildfires started on purpose by illegal loggers: Russia
President Vladimir Putin called in the army last week to help firefighters battle fires raging in remote Siberian forestland. Continue reading
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B.C. could see ‘catastrophic’ consequences from climate change-related events in 30 years: report
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The report found the highest risk from potential severe wildfire seasons, heat waves, storm surges or water shortages. Continue reading
City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies cover climate change costs
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The motion, which passed 7-4, points to a B.C. government report that projects the City of Vancouver will have to spend $1 billion this century to mitigate rising sea levels. Continue reading
Vancouver could join other B.C. municipalities asking energy sector to cover climate change costs
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A motion set to be introduced this week asks the mayor and council to write letters to fossil fuel companies to request accountability. Continue reading
70 ‘climate emergency’ protesters arrested outside New York Times
They demanded the newspaper start referring to climate change as a climate emergency, police and media reports said. Continue reading
Reality check: Declaring a climate emergency sends a message but does little else
The symbolic vote came just hours before the government is set to announce its decision on whether to let the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proceed. Continue reading
National climate emergency declared by House of Commons
The motion describes climate change as a “real and urgent crisis, driven by human activity, that impacts the environment, biodiversity, Canadian’s health and the Canadian economy.” Continue reading
Port Moody becomes latest city to declare climate emergency
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The motion, which was presented at council Tuesday evening, passed unanimously. Continue reading
City of Port Moody takes bold strides toward climate action
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Acting Mayor Meghan Lahti and Coun. Amy Lubik want to declare a climate emergency in the city, something that Lubik says is necessary with the geographical build of Port Moody. Continue reading
Young Quebecers’ novel lawsuit seeks to force federal action on climate change
The class action would be on behalf of Quebec youth, whom lawyers argue are being deprived of a right to a healthy environment. Continue reading