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Andrew Weaver: We need to end the trophy hunt in British Columbia

If we are going to end trophy hunting in British Columbia, we must first understand that it has nothing to do with hunting.

Andrew Weaver: LNG emissions bill is a shameful betrayal of future generations

It dismantles key elements of Premier Gordon Campbell’s continent-leading climate policies.

Andrew Weaver: The bottom line for Kinder Morgan—oil spill risk too high

The bottom line is this: it’s our coast, and we deserve better.

Andrew Weaver: Bill 4: the Park Amendment Act—what next?

The Act in essence can allow for a park-use permit to be issued for virtually any type of activity.

Andrew Weaver: British Columbia and the Alberta tar sands

We must find solutions to transition our society away from fossil fuels. However, we must also recognize that this transition will not happen overnight.

Andrew Weaver: Let's keep diluted bitumen out of B.C.’s coastal waters

What makes this proposal particularly problematic is the significant economic and environmental risk that we in B.C. face, should a spill occur.

Andrew Weaver: I joined the Green Party because I am a scientist

The reason I joined the Green Party of BC was not because I was yearning for power, or willing to parse the truth and join in the hyper-partisan spin of the major parties.

Daniel Tseghay and Andrew Weaver: We can choose not to export coal in B.C.

We can’t keep pretending, after so much time spent in denial, that we have no other choice but to export coal.

Daniel Tseghay and Andrew Weaver: B.C. Liberals and NDP not honest about fracking problems

Both the NDP and the Liberal party justify fracking and liquefied natural gas with some of the same dubious arguments.