Oct 17, 2018
Valve-turners challenge climate crimes with non-violent direct action
Climate activists in the U.S. and Canada are manually closing the emergency shut-off valves on oil pipelines in acts of non-violent civil disobedience.
oil pipelines
Sep 20, 2018
It's up to Indigenous and environmental groups to protect the public interest
Pamela Palmater
We cannot count on either federal or provincial governments to put the health of peoples, lands, waters, plants or animals ahead of the money to be made from the extractive industry.
Sep 13, 2018
Trans Mountain court decision sets up conditions for pipeline approval
Pamela Palmater
Despite the fact that the Federal Court of Appeal quashed the decision in this instance, it also set up the conditions under which the federal government can approve the pipeline in the future.
Sep 6, 2018
Can they build Trans Mountain while respecting Indigenous rights and protecting orcas?
Karl Nerenberg
The Federal Court of Appeal decision on Trans Mountain condemns a patronizing consultation process with First Nations. Can Trudeau correct that, and protect the B.C. coast?
Aug 30, 2018
Out, damned spot! The Liberals' hands-on approach worsens climate change
Brent Patterson
The Liberals repeatedly say that the economy and the environment go hand in hand, but their spin tries to conceal a deception.
Jan 31, 2018
The bitumen hits the fan in Alberta and Ottawa as B.C. moves to restrict pipeline and rail flow
David J. Climenhaga
This is a complex political fight that, while it appears to pit two NDP governments ironically against one another, actually involves a lot more players.
Jan 26, 2017
Pipeline resistance grows as Trump revives Keystone XL and Dakota Access megaprojects
It will take more than the stroke of Trump's pen to quash the vigorous resistance to the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines, or the growing global demand for urgent action to combat climate change.
Dec 6, 2016
From Toronto to Standing Rock: #NoDAPL
Carrie Lester, Mohawk Land Defender and Water Protector, expresses solidarity from Toronto to Standing Rock/Tkarónto to Oceti Sakowin.
Nov 23, 2016
Trudeau's Trumpishness bulldozes Indigenous rights
Under the deceptive banner of "Canada is back," the Trudeau Liberals are intent on the delivery of a Trump-like policy platform that runs roughshod over Indigenous rights.
Oct 13, 2016
Land protectors and activists stand together for climate justice
The movement to combat climate change is growing dynamically and unpredictably, and is facing increasing repression from the fossil-fuel industry and government authorities.
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