Sierra Club

• Sierra Club report sparks debate over old-growth forests and climate change

  A new report from the Sierra Club of B.C. argues preserving the province's old-growth forests is key to fighting climate change. The forestry industry say it's more complex.

  Environment

  Feb 5
• N.L. judge says extension of offshore drilling licence unreasonable

  Environmental groups had argued the decision to extend an exploration drilling licence beyond the term limit was unlawful and lacked proper environmental oversight.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2020
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• Environmentalists say B.C. falling behind on pledge to protect Great Bear Rainforest

  B.C. environmental groups say a plan to formally protect about half of the forest covered by a landmark deal is two years behind schedule.

  Feb 10, 2020
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• Clearcutting B.C. forests contributing more to climate change than fossil fuels: report

  The report from Sierra Club BC found 3.6 million hectares of clearcut forest are contributing more carbon emissions than they can absorb until new trees mature.

  Environment

  Dec 15, 2019
• Gas prices stable in Nova Scotia as federal plan kicks off in New Brunswick

  That's because Nova Scotia has implemented its own carbon pricing regime — a cap-and-trade program that has been active since the beginning of the year.

  Consumer

  Apr 1, 2019
• Minnesota governor sides with environmentalists on Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline

  The governor said his administration will keep pursuing an appeal of an independent regulatory commission's approval of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2019
• Mayor Iveson optimistic river valley trail in Rossdale will reopen east of Walterdale Bridge this year

  Following city administration's presentation of a report to Executive Committee on Monday about the status of Edmonton's river valley trail closures and cautions, Mayor Don Iveson sounded confident that a popular stretch of trail near the Walterdale Bridge will reopen some time this year.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2018
• B.C. environment minister denies wrongdoing after giving heads-up to activists over bitumen

  George Heyman says he did nothing wrong,

  Politics

  Feb 21, 2018
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• Sierra Club questions lack of accessibility in Edmonton’s river valley plan

  City councillors have reviewed a $14 million, four-year plan to rehabilitate the trail system in Edmonton's river valley. A decision on funding will come in 2018.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2017
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• Coalition of environmental groups to challenge Keystone XL pipeline permit

  The Sierra Club joined with several other environmental groups to file the federal lawsuit Thursday in Montana.

  Environment

  Mar 30, 2017