No two oil spills are the same because of the variation in oil types, locations, and weather conditions involved. However, broadly speaking, there are four main methods of response. Leave the oil alone so that it breaks down by natural means. If there is no possibility of the oil polluting coastal regions or marine industries, [...] Read more »
IT’S TIME TO RISE UP AGAINST THE RAVEN COAL MINE
Right now, on Vancouver Island, we have a chance to stand up against Dirty Coal. The proposed Raven Coal Mine just entered the environmental assessment public comment period. This is our chance to let government know what we think about this project. Located just south of Courtenay in Fanny Bay, the Raven Coal Mine would [...] Read more »
RECYCLING THE 2 FINGERS PEACE SIGN FOR THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
Climate scientists tell us that an increase of 2 degrees Celsius in annual global temperature above pre-industrial levels is the tipping point where nothing we do can slow down climate change. We need to kick our addiction to fossil fuels within our lifetimes if we are going to accomplish this. Right now we are using [...] Read more »
WILD SALMON
Wild Pacific salmon – Sockeye, Coho, Chinook, Chum and Pink – are the lifeblood of the West Coast, supporting Orcas, Grizzlies, other wildlife, forests, First Nations, coastal communities and tourism. Wild salmon are in trouble. Effects from over-fishing, salmon farming, climate change, habitat alteration by logging, mining, agriculture and dams have extinguished over 100 stocks [...] Read more »
BC’S KILLER WHALES
BC is renowned for its tremendous ecological wealth and variety of wildlife. From Vancouver Island marmots, spotted owls, western bluebirds and grizzly bears we have the greatest biodiversity in all of Canada. Among the most iconic species in BC are the southern resident Orcas or killer whales. Found in the international waters between British Columbia [...] Read more »
BAN OIL TANKERS FROM THE PACIFIC COAST
Our Canadian Pacific coast is a beautiful and diverse eco-system teaming with life. From our iconic schools of spawning sockeye salmon to the majestic killer whales the coast line of BC is a treasure that belong to all of us. This special place could be forever scarred if just one mistake leads to an oil [...] Read more »
