Published: May 15, 2008

By: Jaisel Vadgama

Coalbed methane (CBM) development has been proposed for Northwest British Columbia's Headwaters region, where three of the province's most important wild salmon rivers, the Skeena, Nass and Stikine, begin. If development proceeds, it would be the first time commercial coalbed methane production has been attempted in salmon-bearing watersheds. This fact sheet summarizes the primary ways CBM extraction could affect salmon and salmon habitat. It also outlines three principles for effective CBM regulations that would address risks to salmon and other concerns.

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Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining, British Columbia: Other

Published: May 15, 2008

By: GW Solutions Inc., Jaisel Vadgama

Coalbed methane (CBM) development has been proposed for Northwest British Columbia's Headwaters region, where three of the province's most important wild salmon rivers, the Skeena, Nass and Stikine, begin. If development proceeds, it would be the first time commercial coalbed methane production has been attempted in salmon-bearing watersheds. This report evaluates the potential impacts of CBM extraction on salmon and salmon habitat, and explains the need for further research before development proceeds.

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Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining, British Columbia: Other

Published: Apr 25, 2008

By: Jaisel Vadgama

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining, British Columbia: Other

Published: Mar 28, 2008

By: Alison Cretney, Greg Brown, Jaisel Vadgama

High mineral prices and investor-friendly policies are driving new mining development across Northwest British Columbia. This primer considers potential impacts from one proposed project: Fortune Minerals' Mt. Klappan Coal Mine, located in the "sacred headwaters" region. The project would open pristine wilderness to new activity and substantially increase British Columbia's production of coal — one of the most concentrated sources of climate change pollution.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining

Published: Mar 27, 2008

By: Matt Horne

British Columbia is developing a “cap and trade” system that could ensure that large industry and aviation reduce the pollution that causes global warming. This fact sheet summarizes the key elements of a successful cap and trade system.

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Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Climate Change, British Columbia: Other

Published: Mar 27, 2008

By: Matt Horne

British Columbia is developing a “cap and trade” system that could ensure that large industry and aviation reduce the pollution that causes global warming. Cap and Trade: Reducing Pollution, Inspiring Innovation describes the key elements needed for this policy to successfully achieve low-cost solutions to the province’s climate challenge.

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Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: British Columbia: Climate Change, British Columbia: Other

Published: Feb 19, 2008

By: Alex Doukas, Alison Cretney, Jaisel Vadgama

The value of many minerals in Northwest British Columbia has more than doubled in the past five years, setting the stage for a mining boom. However, mineral prices are historically volatile. When prices fall, production slows and mines are often forced to close. From the "boom" of a new mining project to the "bust" of a mine closure, this primer explores the impact this cycle can have on local communities.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining

Published: Feb 19, 2008

By: Greg Brown, Karen Campbell

With a mining boom underway and pressure to power mining projects heating up in Northwest British Columbia, a new primer from Pembina encourages people to look past the gold rush and plan for the future they want. The British Columbia government favours a proposal to build a 287-kV power line along Highway 37, an option which could encourage rapid industrial development of the region. This primer evaluates potential impacts from the 287-kV Northwest Transmission Line and compares it with two other options: a 138-kV power line and the development of regional renewable energy sources.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining

Published: Feb 19, 2008

By: Alison Cretney, Mike Kennedy

Seven mines, with an estimated mineral value of $204 billion, have been proposed for the Taku and Stikine regions in Northwest British Columbia. Although British Columbia's minerals are a public resource, mining companies earn by far the most profit from them. "Mining for Dollars" explains who gets the revenue from mining in British Columbia, and explores the impacts of a rush to capitalize on high mineral prices.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Mining

Published: Nov 14, 2007

By: Alison Bailie, Matt Horne, Alison Cretney, Ian Picketts, Josha MacNab, Karen Campbell, Rich Wong

To combat climate change, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell has declared that the province will cut its annual greenhouse gas emissions by 33% or more below current levels by 2020. To date, the details announced in Premier Campbell's proposals will only reduce British Columbia’s emissions by about five million tonnes – 31 million tonnes less than needed to meet the goal. Those 31 million tonnes are the gap.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: British Columbia: Climate Change, British Columbia: Other

Published: Aug 17, 2007

By: Peggy Holroyd, Karen Campbell

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: British Columbia: Other