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B.C.'s Gas Plan Is a Pipe Dream

David Suzuki | Posted 05.29.2013 | Canada
David Suzuki

B.C. appears to be pinning its economic hopes on natural gas -- much of it obtained by fracking. While the world should be turning from fossil fuels to cleaner energy and conservation, we're poised to dig ourselves deeper into the climate-altering carbon hole.

Is B.C. Dam Project A Damn Waste?

CP | Tyler Harbottle, The Canadian Press | Posted 05.06.2013 | Canada British Columbia

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Liberals have been using the liquefied natural gas industry to justify the construction of the Site C hydroelectric dam — an $8...

Alberta Aboriginals Oppose B.C. Energy Project

CP | Bob Weber, The Canadian Press | Posted 05.03.2013 | Canada Alberta

EDMONTON - Alberta aboriginals are lining up against an energy project deemed crucial to the B.C. economy.At least six bands in the northern part of t...

Hydro Rate Shock Coming: NDP

CP | Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press | Posted 04.06.2013 | Canada British Columbia

VICTORIA - The NDP is warning British Columbians to brace for what he's calling rate shock on their electricity bills, but Energy Minister Rich Colema...

B.C. Dam To Flood Farmland, Wildlife Habitats

CP | Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press | Posted 03.31.2013 | Canada British Columbia

VICTORIA - Birds, bats, butterflies and fish are among the diverse range of wildlife species destined to suffer habitat destruction from BC Hydro's pr...

Site C Cost Is Too Dam High: Advocate

CBC | Posted 12.03.2012 | Canada British Columbia

An energy advocate in northeastern B.C. is raising red flags about the cost of the proposed Site C hydroelectric dam. Rick Koechl, of the...

Little-Known Pipeline Paves Way For Enbridge Under Radar Of British Columbians

Laila Yuile | Posted 10.21.2012 | Canada British Columbia
Laila Yuile

If there is one thing that can be said about all the attention directed to Enbridge's Northern Gateway Project, it is that it's provided ample distraction for other projects and issues to move along without getting the same ass-kicking Enbridge is. Take for example, the Pacific Trails Pipeline project ( also referred to as the KSL line). With minimal media coverage during the approval process, it has by and large flown completely under the radar of most British Columbians. That's a damn shame in my opinion, and I'm going to tell you why.