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Great article from BCC: Canadian government is ‘muzzling its scientists’

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BBC News reports that “Speakers at a major science meeting being held in Canada said communication of vital research on health and environment issues is being suppressed.”  The article goes on to say “The allegation of “muzzling” came up at …

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 …

Globe and Mail: Scientists seek to learn whether fish farms kill fish

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A new research project is being proposed to determine whether salmon farms are killing wild salmon, and if so, how many?  The Globe and Mail article Scientists seek to learn whether fish farms kill fish describes the proposal put forth …

Watershed Watch Calls for Less PR and More Focus on Protecting Wild Salmon

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In the letter A different investment (Courier-Islander), Watershed Watch Executive Director, Craig Orr, and Fisheries Biologist, Stan Proboszcz, tell the salmon farming industry that “It’s time to invest in a little less denial and obfuscation, and more into protecting wild …