Fall town hall dates announced and other GreenJobs news
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"GreenJobs BC Newsletter - Fall 2014"
GreenJobs BC News Fall 2014
Fall Town Hall dates announced for Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George:
GreenJobsBC has been holding town hall events across BC to discuss possibilities for a green economy, get feedback on specific community goals for creating local jobs that are good for the economy and the environment, and bring together members of the community including labour and environmental groups to have a constructive conversation on how to achieve these goals.Fall town hall event dates & locations:
- Kamloops, BC September 29, 2014, 7-9pm BCGEU Offices, 158 Oriole Road (Facebook event page)
- Williams Lake, BC September 30, 2014, 7-9pm Chances Signal Point, 1640 Broadway Avenue South (Facebook event page)
- Prince George, BC October 2, 2014, 7-9pm Coast Inn of the North Hotel, 770 Brunswick Street (Facebook event page)
Climate Rally September 20
With UN climate change negotiations set to begin in New York, British Columbians are being asked to join forces with allies and First Nations from the US at the Peace Arch to send a strong message to world leaders that climate action is long overdue. This will be one action among many globally, including the People's Climate March in New York itself. This is a peaceful event taking place with the blessing of the Semiahmoo First Nation on their traditional territory. Carpooling, vanpooling, and public transportation are encouraged. You will not have to cross the border to join the rally. Further information is available at: https://wildernesscommittee.org/event/climate_change_knows_no_borders_peace_arch_rally
Spring Town Hall event summaries posted
Upcoming events will build on town halls held from Vancouver island to the Kootenays in the spring. Nearly 200 people attended town hall meetings across 5 communities -- Courtenay, Gibsons, Chilliwack, Castlegar, and Kimberley. Participants came from across a wide spectrum (our thanks to those who participated!) and event summaries are posted on our website:- Kimberley/East Kootenays, June 5
- Castlegar/West Kootenays, June 3
- Chilliwack/Fraser Valley, May 13
- Gibsons/Sunshine Coast, April 26
- Courtenay/Comox Valley, April 16
Green jobs news from BC and beyond
While the UN climate negotiations signal a potential turning point globally, and their research shows that less carbon and a strong economy can go hand in hand. There was also great national news when the Premiers agreed to a national Energy Plan that prioritizes climate issues.Green jobs success stories also continue to roll in from communities across BC. The City of Kimberley and its partners broke ground on the largest solar plant in Western Canada. BC First Nations continue to produce some of the most exciting green jobs stories in BC, including the T'Souke First Nation's continued renewable energy push. And Vancouver was found to be one of the leaders in building transit over the last decade.
The Pembina Institute has research showing British Columbians support continued climate action, as well as advice for the next phase of a climate plan in BC. This amplifies the evidence that BC's climate policies have been successful.
There has been good news. And there has also been terrible news like the failure of the tailings pond at the Mount Polley mine, a disaster that has impacted lives and livelihoods, and should not be forgotten. The staff cuts and oversight issues that contributed to the disaster need to be reversed and remedied.
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