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.

Straight Talk

Video: Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project releases first-ever drone footage of Taiji massacre

The dolphins are driven into a cove 150 kilometres south of Osaka, where more than 2,000 are slaughtered or killed each year.

Life

GTEC town hall provides safe space for public to discuss pressing community concerns

GTEC’s town hall will provide the public with the opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns, while brainstorming possible solutions as a community.

Homeless in Vancouver

Homeless in Vancouver: Our urban tree canopy is fourth among major cities—if you believe MIT

Has it really grown so much in five years?

Commentary

With vote on fireworks ban, Vancouver councillors reveal their level of concern for bird populations

The city's own website declares that birds, which are harmed by fireworks, are "an excellent indicator of a healthy ecosystem—a link between people and local biodiversity".

Commentary

David Suzuki: Doing more with less energy goes a long way

Moving from our throwaway economy to a less wasteful circular model will reduce the energy needed to power it and meet the rapid carbon emission reductions.

Food Notes

B.C. seeks public input about supporting farmers, farmland, and food production in the province

Feedback can also be provided online and will be collected until November 15.

Politics

Elizabeth May resigns as leader of the Green Party of Canada but will remain as party's parliamentary leader

"I've always kept my word and I've never lied, and I think that's important," she told reporters.

Straight Talk

Farming, fires, industrial activity, and harvesting of trees sharply reduce tropical forests' capacity to absorb carbon

New research shows how this could have serious implications for a world trying to grapple with climate change.

Commentary

Martyn Brown: I didn’t vote for Elizabeth May to be Speaker—I voted for her leadership voice on climate action

Green Leader Elizabeth May has left the impression that she's ready to say goodbye to debating climate issues in the House of Commons.

Urban Living

Little-used heat pumps ideally suited for Metro Vancouver climate and help reduce emissions

These electric-powered devices can either heat or cool a home.

Commentary

David Suzuki: Youth lawsuit draws attention to climate crisis

With no real say in the political process, children and youth are taking to the streets worldwide.

Movie Notes

Vancouver's 2019 Sustainable Production Forum to tackle collective climate action for screen industries

This annual conference will help one of B.C.’s major industries find ways to become more sustainable and environmental.