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Isolation of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Part I

Details: Category: Dr. James Hansen Dr. James Hansen; Published: 02 December 2015 02 December 2015

Earlier this year I received a message from a long-time reader of my Communications[1], who was persuaded of the urgency of the climate problem. As a significant supporter of the Democratic Party, he had the opportunity to meet President Obama, and he was preparing a specific question: would the President be willing to “meet with Jim Hansen”, who, the supporter asserted, understood the problem as well as anyone and has “some viable ways to fix the problem”?

Paris Climate Talks – Most Countries Want 1.5C Target not 2.0C

Details: Category: Global Environmental Connections Global Environmental Connections; Published: 02 December 2015 02 December 2015

Leaders of 30 nations began the Paris climate negotiations with a call to cut CO2 emissions dramatically to keep the global average temperature rise below 1.5C. These countries are part of Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) — countries highly vulnerable to impacts of climate change.

Global Connections, Alternative Fuel, Solar Coop and Ride Share

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Transitioning Transitioning; Published: 04 November 2015 04 November 2015

Transition Sunshine Coast CANADA is part of a global network that inspires us all to imagine and create a vibrant future that has alternatives to fossil fuels. We embrace building local resilience which is ecologically sustainable while nurturing and celebrating our community.

Global Connections Webcast

You can watch the video of the live stream broadcast from the September 19th International Transition Conference. Click here for Global Connections Webcast.

The Little Community That Could

Details: Written by Sandra Wrightman Sandra Wrightman; Category: Coast Views Coast Views; Published: 29 October 2015 29 October 2015

Dear MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF GIBSONS:

It is patently obvious that this council and you our mayor, only represent one side of the community. Those with a different idea – a bigger idea, a self sustaining idea, an idea that would make us the envy of all, have been told to be quiet, and not always that nicely. While we were speaking we could watch your complete disinterest and dismissal.

Woodfibre LNG Receives Environmental Assessment Approval

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 26 October 2015 26 October 2015

In spite of large opposition, the Woodfibre LNG Project has received environmental assessment approval from Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman. The decision was made after considering a review led by British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office. The ministers have issued the certificate with legally enforceable conditions.

Now the Real Work Begins

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Editorial Editorial; Published: 21 October 2015 21 October 2015

Harper is out as our Prime Minister, John Weston as our MP and many here on the Coast are celebrating. It took a lot of organization and thoughtfulness to get here. But now the real work begins.

BC Legislature Recall Set for July 13 to Debate LNG Agreement

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Uncategorised Uncategorised; Published: 24 June 2015 24 June 2015

The B.C. government intends to recall the legislature July 13, 2015, to debate legislation that would enable the project agreement signed between the Province and Pacific NorthWest LNG, Finance Minister and government house leader Michael de Jong announced.

Scientist Paints Dismal Picture for Howe Sound LNG Plant Proposal

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 05 May 2015 05 May 2015

Constant disruption to the ferry service may be the least of our worries if LNG tankers start traversing Howe Sound. If a tanker explodes, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen Island or parts of the Sea to Sky Highway are obliterated. And if the tanker captain chose Thornborough Channel, Gibsons would be utterly destroyed in case of an explosion. LNG tankers have the explosive power of 70 Hiroshima bombs.

Woodfibre LNG: Is This the Kind of Business BC Wants to Welcome?

Details: Category: Rafe here... Rafe here...; Published: 21 April 2015 21 April 2015

The war against an LNG plant in Squamish is heating up, and as the late singer Al Jolson said, “You ain’t seen nothin yet.”

Know that on this issue, I am not in any way independent. Along with thousands of others, I’m in this fight to the finish.

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