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Sierra Life: inspiring stories of success
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Nothing beats a story about average citizens winning against a multi-million dollar corporation! All eyes were on Kitimat last weekend as residents faced off against Enbridge in a vote on the proposed pipeline. The end result: No!
The next big conservation step for the Great Bear Rainforest is delayed but still expected by the end of the year, explains Sierra Club BC’s forest and climate campaigner Jens Wieting. However, in light of TimberWest’s short-sighted logging plans, the pressure is on to finalize stricter logging rules for this important area.
Fracking is a popular buzzword these days, and not just in Battlestar Galactica. Read on to find out more about fracking and why we are concerned about B.C.’s LNG plans.
On Saturday, May 10th, communities across the country will be hosting rallies and events for Defend Our Climate, Defend Our Communities, a national day of action against climate change. In Victoria, rally with Sierra Club BC against the destructive pipelines and tankers that threaten B.C.’s coast and climate. To find an event near you or to sign up to host one, visit www.defendourclimate.ca.
Find other events in your area.
If you share our concerns about removing environmental education from B.C. classrooms, please sign our petition asking the Minister of Education to keep environmental education in our curriculum.
A big thank you to Neville Grigg of Agenda Office Interiors for generously upgrading our office furniture.
Photo credits (top to bottom): Doug Keech; graphic: Sierra Club BC; Andrew S. Wright; graphic: Toban Black; Rikki MacCuish; Colleen Devlin.
Sierra Club BC's mission is to protect B.C.'s wilderness and wildlife, especially in light of global warming.
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