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

David Suzuki: Connecting the dots between the climate and biodiversity crises

The primary cause of decline for most at-risk species in Canada is habitat loss and degradation.

Straight Talk

Burnaby joins Metro Vancouver municipalities declaring a climate emergency

The City of Burnaby has become the eighth Metro Vancouver municipality to declare a climate emergency.

News Features

Tzeporah Berman reveals what she's planning to do with US$2-million in Climate Breakthrough Project funding

The Vancouver environmentalist is working with groups in Sweden and the United States on the feasibility of a fossil-fuel nonproliferation treaty.

Commentary

David Suzuki: Fracked gas heats the planet, but supporters say it's a solution

However, a new study shows it's as bad or worse for the climate than other fossil fuels.

Straight Talk

Trans Mountain protesters target Washington port with kayak flotilla

Dozens of kayakers paddled around a cargo ship that the group says was carrying equipment destined for the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Straight Talk

Greta Thunberg knows she's winning the climate fight when the haters go after her looks and her differences

"I have Aspergers and that means I'm sometimes a bit different from the norm. And—given the right circumstances—being different is a superpower."

Straight Talk

Video: The mathematics of climate change, courtesy of Professor Chris Budd

It's highly recommended for climate geeks and policymakers forced to respond to moronic criticism by conspiracy theorists who think scientists are on a Marxist-inspired mission to wreck the world economy.

Commentary

Anitra Paris: Climate action across Cascadia—an op-ed on electrification in a time of crisis

On August 29, Justin Trudeau visited a B.C. Hydro facility in Surrey to make a joint announcement with Premier John Horgan about electrification initiatives in the extraction, processing, and liquefaction of natural gas.

Commentary

David Suzuki: Let the children vote?

Children and youths, including Sweden's Greta Thunberg, understand that their well-being, safety, and lives depend on a healthy planet, with clean air, good water, nutritious food, and a stable climate.

News Features

Jailed pipeline protester and poet Rita Wong calls for more prison programs for fellow inmates

"This place could really use a sweatlodge," Wong said in a phone interview from the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women.

Straight Talk

Greta Thunberg receives warm welcome in New York City after transatlantic voyage on zero-emission vessel

Once on shore, she was presented with flowers, applause, and gratitude from those who share her fears about the future as carbon dioxide emissions continue increasing.

Outside

B.C. government searches for solutions to stop abandoned boats from polluting B.C. coastline

The B.C. government is examining how to prevent boats from being left abandoned as well as finding ways to recycle marine debris.