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Fracking Up Our Water, Hydro Power and Climate

BC's reckless pursuit of shale gas

by Ben Parfitt
BC Office | Reports & Studies
Issue(s): Energy policy, Environment and sustainability
Projects & Initiatives: Climate Justice Project
November 9, 2011
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Transforming transportation will improve quality of life for all British Columbians

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BC energy policies need a retrofit to conserve electricity without increasing inequality

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A new study from the BC Office calls for a more fair and effective approach to residential energy efficiency in BC as part of an aggressive climate action framework. We recommend protecting low-income households from rising electricity costs and investing in retrofits for multi-unit buildings and rental housing.

Read the full report or short summary for Fighting Energy Poverty in the Transition to Zero-Emission Housing: A Framework for BC, and check out the op ed by Marc Lee in today's Vancouver Sun.

Fighting Energy Poverty in the Transition to Zero-Emission Housing

A Framework for BC

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Issue(s): Energy policy, Inequality and poverty
Projects & Initiatives: Climate Justice Project
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BC energy policies help wealthier homeowners, hurt low-income households

Study recommends new approach

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Making the Case for a Carbon Focus and Green Jobs in BC’s Forest Industry

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BC missing out on greener, more sustainable jobs for forest industry, report finds

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Transportation Transformation

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