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For a more sustainable future
This CCPA BC project aims to develop policy solutions that will enable B.C. to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, in a way that is fair and that benefits all members of society. It is a partnership between the CCPA and the University of British Columbia.
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Climate Justice, Green Jobs and Sustainable Production in BC
Attachments Climate Justice, Green Jobs and Sustainable Production in BC – SUMMARY
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Fossil fuel peddling impedes BC’s progress toward a green future
Based primarily on the creation of a carbon tax two years ago, the BC government has been propelled into the position of North American climate…
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BC’s fossil fuel exports have huge hidden carbon footprint
GHG emissions from exported coal and natural gas generate more than double BC’s combustion emissions: study READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver – BC must…
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Peddling GHGs
What is the Carbon Footprint of BC’s Fossil Fuel Exports? Download 369.41 KB8 pages
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Clean Energy Act will cost billions for BC
While the HST has captured all the attention, the province’s passage of the Clean Energy Act in the recent legislative session is a far more…
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BC’s reforestation crisis
In less than a decade, British Columbia has gone from environmental leader to environmental laggard in stewarding one of our most important natural resources. And…
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BC Forest Service’s 100th birthday approaches: will anything be left to celebrate?
In less than two years, British Columbia’s Forest Service will reach an historic milestone, celebrating its 100th year of public service. But a growing number…
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By Our Own Emissions
The Distribution of GHGs in BC Download 348.63 KB6 pages The size of British Columbians’ carbon footprint increases with income.
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Richest 20% of BC households have biggest carbon footprint
GHG emissions reduction policies will be more successful if geared to income: study READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. (Vancouver) The richest 20% of BC income…
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Climate inaction and BC’s budget
The 2010 BC Budget was a disappointment on the climate action front. Even as Premier Campbell waxed poetic in the Globe about the impact of…
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“Living assets” are key in the fight against climate change
In the fight against climate change, few natural assets are as important as forests. Healthy living trees store enormous amounts of atmospheric carbon. The same is…
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Government must act to renew forests
BC’s modest tree-planting goals are falling far short of the need Few events offer as compelling an example of what climate change may mean for…
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