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May 15, 2008 Report: Coalbed Methane Extraction in Northwest British Columbia Would Put Salmon at RiskCoalbed methane (CBM) extraction in Northwest British Columbia poses potentially significant risks to salmon, according to a new report commissioned by the Pembina Institute. Media Contact: Jaisel Vadgama Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining, British Columbia: Other A coalition of more than 16 environmental groups from across British
Columbia welcomed the introduction of the province’s landmark carbon
tax into the Legislature today. Media Contact: Matt Horne Topic Area: British Columbia: Climate Change The British Columbia government missed an opportunity to address province-wide concerns about coalbed methane in the recently announced Oil and Gas Activities Act. Media Contact: Jaisel Vadgama Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining, British Columbia: Other Mar 27, 2008 Cap and Trade System Could Tackle the Source of 40% of British Columbia's Greenhouse Gas PollutionToday, the Pembina Institute released a new report outlining how a cap and trade system, if designed right, could help reduce the pollution that causes global warming from British Columbia's largest emitters. Media Contact: Matt Horne Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining, British Columbia: Other Mar 11, 2008 B.C. First Nations Tour Alberta Oil SandsDownstream impacts from toxics, pipelines and tankers discussedA delegation from five British Columbia First Nations begins a tour of the Fort McMurray region today. Media Contact: Simon Dyer Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining Feb 20, 2008 Canada's Climate Coalition Applauds B.C. BudgetB.C. price on carbon pollution helps fill void left by federal inactionClimate Action Network Canada, a coalition of more than 50 organizations from across the country, applauds Premier Campbell's decision to put a price on carbon pollution. Media Contact: Matt Horne Topic Area: British Columbia: Other Nov 14, 2007 Report Shows B.C. Emissions Target Achievable, But Stronger Government Action NeededMind The GapA report released today by the Pembina Institute finds that, without additional government action, British Columbia will miss its stated greenhouse gas reduction target by more than 30 million tonnes. The report, however, lists strategies to achieve the reduction. Media Contact: Karen Campbell, Matt Horne Topic Area: British Columbia: Other First Nations' people from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the NWT came together with community members and environmental groups in Fort St. John, BC to declare their intent to protect the Arctic Drainage Basin. Media Contact: Karen Campbell Topic Area: British Columbia: Other Due to the current labour disruption in the City of Vancouver, the operations at The Orpheum Theatre have been affected by the strike action.
Media Contact: Nancy Hammer Topic Area: British Columbia: Other Jun 28, 2007 Small Business, Environmentalists Launch Pilot Program to Take Action on Global WarmingAn innovative new program to help small-and medium-sized businesses shrink their carbon footprint kicks off in Vancouver today. Media Contact: Matthew McCulloch Topic Area: British Columbia: Other A heightened awareness of global warming has parents and educators searching for ways to teach children about environmental challenges, without scaring them. Media Contact: Johan Stroman Topic Area: British Columbia: Other
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