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Need for long-term energy strategy highlighted in Vancouver Sun article

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The Vancouver Sun article Slow and easy will win energy race, by Ben Parfitt, highlights the costs and cumulative impacts that could result from rushing forward with plans to increase natural gas exports (primarily through controversial hydraulic fracturing or fracking).  …

Tyee Article: Glaciers, BC Hydro’s Melting Batteries

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The Tyee article Glaciers, BC Hydro’s Melting Batteries discusses how “Scientists are trying to figure out how rising temps will change the alpine run-off that helps power the province.” The article goes on to state: “Why are glaciers important to …

Salmon Leaks Part 13: Water, Cumulative Impacts and DFO Final Summary Panel

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Nearing the end of regularly scheduled hearings, the Cohen Commission wrapped up with sessions on Hydro and Cumulative Effects. In addition, a senior DFO management panel was brought back for a final wrap-up. Although these were the last hearings of …

Watershed Watch Signs on to Letter from Scientists that Warns BC Mining Rush Would Harm Alaska and BC Salmon, Clean Water

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Watershed Watch joined with 35 other scientists in a letter to British Columbia Premier Christy Clark today, asking for “her leadership to balance impending industrial development in northwest BC with the outstanding fish, wildlife and ecological values of this largely …

Craig Orr Talks Fraser Sockeye Declines in Interview with Fanny Keifer on Shaw TV Studio 4

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Fraser sockeye declines and the Cohen Inquiry were the subject of Watershed Watch Executive Director, Craig Orr’s interview with Fanny Kiefer on Shaw TV Studio 4 on September 14, 2011.  Orr testified at the Cohen Inquiry on sea lice and …