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PH Secondary Students Study Underwater Life During Field Trip to Egmont

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Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
Category: Features Features
Published: 02 December 2015 02 December 2015

In spite of the cold wind, curiosity and the sunshine won out as students from Pender Harbour Secondary School gathered on the dock of the Backeddy Marina to view a multitude of marine creatures. 

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Let’s Quit Pretending Dams Like Site C Are Good for the Climate

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Category: Rafe here... Rafe here...
Published: 02 December 2015 02 December 2015

There are many good reasons not to build Site C Dam: destruction of farmland and wildlife habitat, the violation of First Nations’ rights, the likely $15 Billion tab for taxpayers, and the fact that we simply don’t need the power. But you can add one very important item to the list: CLIMATE.

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Isolation of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Part I

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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”?

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

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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.

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Global Connections, Alternative Fuel, Solar Coop and Ride Share

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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.

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The Little Community That Could

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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.

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Woodfibre LNG Receives Environmental Assessment Approval

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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.

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Now the Real Work Begins

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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.

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BC Legislature Recall Set for July 13 to Debate LNG Agreement

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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.

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  1. Scientist Paints Dismal Picture for Howe Sound LNG Plant Proposal
  2. Woodfibre LNG: Is This the Kind of Business BC Wants to Welcome?
  3. Who's Who Behind Woodfibre LNG?
  4. Mr. Weston and C-51 - You Underestimate Canadian Resolve and Grit
  5. Woodfibre LNG President Outlines Tanker Routes, Supports Open House in Gibsons
  6. Federal Government Supports LNG with Tax Incentives
  7. While BC Promotes LNG and Site C Dam, Report Shows Potential Geothermal Energy to Power Entire Province
  8. Clark Govt in Over its Head with Big LNG Players
  9. Rafe: Is ‘lying’ too strong a word for Clark Libs’ LNG fibs?
  10. Counter-summit exposes true impacts of BC's LNG pipe dreams

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