This ongoing archive of Georgia Straight articles includes issues such as climate, sustainability, environment and ecosystems, pollution and waste, ocean health and sealife, wildlife, endangered species and extinction, wildfires, and more.

Commentary

Mark Nykanen: Premier John Horgan to protesters—“Go fuck yourselves!”

May 31

A four-time Emmy Award–winning journalist offers his side of the story when he visited Premier John Horgan's home during an Extinction Rebellion protest in February.

Straight Talk

Special prosecutor approves charges against Extinction Rebellion activists who protested at Premier Horgan's home

May 25

Among those who will be appearing in court is Mark Nykanen, who won four Emmy Awards as a journalist with NBC News, and long-time environmentalist Howard Breen.

Finance

Report shows 70 percent of Canadian oilsands production is owned by foreign companies and shareholders

May 11

While 10 of the 14 publicly traded oilsands companies have Canadian headquarters, only two of them—Athabasca Oil Corporation and Pengrowth Energy—are majority owned by Canadians.

News

Diesel spill fouls bay in northern Haida Gwaii

Apr 24

The diesel plume is expected to last until April 26, according to the forestry company.

Education

UBC and SFU post high scores in global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings on sustainability

Apr 22

UBC was tops in climate action and life below water; SFU came first in its impact on sustainable cities and communities.

Commentary

Earth 2020: Looking back to see forward

Apr 22

UBC oceanographer Philippe Tortell sees parallels between what's happening today and the first Earth Day in 1970.

Commentary

David Suzuki: Earth Day offers a chance to reevaluate our path

Apr 21

Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970—50 years ago.  

Real Estate

Earth Day 2020: Sustainability experts pick their favourite green buildings in Vancouver

Apr 16

A popular choice is the VanDusen Botanical Garden Centre, which has, among other features, a solar chimney.

Tech

Earth Day 2020: Micromobility will get a kick-start in Vancouver from pandemic—with long-lasting effects

Apr 15

A former director of planning, Brent Toderian, says there's always a question whether electric skateboards, escooters, and ebikes are replacing car trips or walking trips.

Straight Talk

Greta's Army: Harrison Johnston says everyone needs to step up for the climate

Apr 14

The 20-year-old Langara College sociology student helped Sustainabiliteens Vancouver organize climate strikes in the spring.

Driving

Canadian automotive journalists vote for Nissan LEAF Plus and Hyundai Kona Electric as top green vehicles

Mar 26

There's a growing appetite for zero-emission vehicles in response to the climate crisis.

Commentary

David Suzuki: Healthy forests mean healthy people

Mar 25

If you look at a forest top from above or below, you might see a pattern of nicely spaced pathways twisting between the trees.