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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Jul 28

The North Coast tanker ban isn’t just a policy, it’s a promise to protect what we love, honour Indigenous leadership & choose a thriving future over risk.

Read this op-ed by Shelley Luce, Sierra Club BC’s Director of Campaigns and Programs, in the Vancouver Sun: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Jul 31

🔥TAKE ACTION!🔥Send a boycott letter to help us bring attention to the broken environmental assessment process for Woodfibre LNG's second floating workcamp. It only takes two minutes to send a letter. DEADLINE August 2, 2025

Boycott the broken environmental assessment process for Woodfibre LNG | My Sea to Sky

TAKE ACTION! Send a boycott letter to help us bring attention to the broken environmental assessment process for Woodfibre LNG's floating workcamp.

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · Jul 28

If Ksi Lisims fracked gas export terminal & PRGT pipeline go bust (as is likely given glut of LNG), Nisga’a Nation could lose billions. Banks get paid first, and risks are high given competition from lower cost solar & wind.

www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/28/n... #bcpoli #cdnpoli #fossilfuels

BC LNG project divides Indigenous nations, risks financial and environmental harm

A major BC LNG pipeline and terminal is reigniting deep divisions among Indigenous nations, exposing communities to major financial and environmental risks despite promises of economic benefit.

www.nationalobserver.com

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Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Jul 28

'Whether you win or lose, some fights are worth fighting'

Accountability for the world's biggest climate polluters is happening.

www.bbc.com/future/artic...

'Whether you win or lose, some fights are worth fighting': The largest ever climate case's unlikely origins

The UN world court is coming to a conclusion on its largest ever case, which considers states' legal responsibilities to tackle climate change. It all began with a bold student idea.

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BC Climate Emergency Campaign @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social · May 13

BREAKING: For years, B.C. has called itself a climate leader. Now, the provincial climate plan is a shambles.

By Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Kai Nagata, Kiki Wood, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social & @traceysaxby.bsky.social.

www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...

Comment: B.C. no longer has a climate plan

For years, B.C. has called itself a climate leader. Now, the provincial climate plan is a shambles.

www.timescolonist.com

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · May 13

"B.C. had a shiny new climate plan. Not anymore. What remains of the CleanBC program is a shambles" www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm... #yyj #bcpoli @ubcic.bsky.social @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social n.bsky.social @traceysaxby.bsky.social
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Comment: B.C. no longer has a climate plan

For years, B.C. has called itself a climate leader. Now, the provincial climate plan is a shambles.

www.timescolonist.com

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Melissa Lem @drmelissalem.bsky.social · May 16

"Failing to truly bend the curve on our pollution is a broken political imperative and a failure to protect the health of British Columbians."
My latest op-ed @vancouversun.bsky.social with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, @emikonewman.bsky.social, @traceysaxby.bsky.social + more.
@cape-acme.bsky.social

Opinion: B.C.'s climate plan is badly off track

B.C.'s Climate Change Accountability Report shows the province is badly off track to reach its legislated pollution targets.

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · Apr 16

BC energy minister Adrian Dix says he doesn't rule out building more hydro dams to meet increasing demand, including from LNG & mining industries. #bcpoli VIA @sobittersosweet.bsky.social & @sarahkcox.bsky.social
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B.C. doesn’t rule out building more hydro dams | The Narwhal

Despite $16-billion Site C project price tag, Energy Minister Adrian Dix says more hydro dams could be built to meet electricity demand

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Apr 14

Social media was meant to bring us together. Instead, it has been weaponized to divide us. As a federal election is looming, learn how Canada's democracy is under attack.
myseatosky.org/news/how-soc...

How social media is killing democracy | My Sea to Sky

The truth is under attack...

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Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Apr 14

What is disinformation? What is misinformation? How has social media been weaponized? Follow me down the rabbit hole to learn how Canada's democracy is under attack.
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How social media is killing democracy | My Sea to Sky

The truth is under attack...

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Marc Lee @marclee.bsky.social · Apr 1

My eulogy for carbon pricing

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

A eulogy for carbon pricing–and what comes next - CCPA

Canada’s bold experiment with carbon pricing is over, pulled by new Prime Minister Mark Carney to remove a controversial wedge issue before the coming federal election. Politics crept up on carbon pri...

www.policyalternatives.ca

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Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Apr 1

Shameful to see the BC NDP rush to eliminate one of the most basic and successful policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with no plan to make big polluters pay.

B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · Mar 31

17 years with a carbon tax, and a single day to remove it.

MLA Jeremy Valeriote's comments on the BC NDP's move to rush through 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading of their carbon tax bill in a single day.

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Mar. 31, 2025 - MLA Valeriote opposes government push to rush carbon tax legislation

YouTube video by BC Green Caucus

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Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Apr 1

2024: Trump says "Christians, get out and vote! Just this time – you won’t have to do it any more. Four more years, you know what? It'll be fixed! It'll be fine! You won't have to vote any more, my beautiful Christians."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/arti...

Trump tells supporters they won’t have to vote in the future: ‘It’ll be fixed!’

Former president implores Christian supporters to vote ‘just this time ... in four years, you don’t have to vote again’

www.theguardian.com

Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Apr 1

This was never a joke. Trump has been saying this for years. The problem is that nobody in the US was really listening.

2019: Trump "jokes" about staying in power for 10-14 years, being a "despot" and "breaking the constitution."
www.youtube.com/live/WIwGrZK...

FULL RALLY: President Trump in Panama City Beach, Florida

YouTube video by LiveNOW from FOX

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Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Mar 31

He's been saying this for years. Even in his election campaign in 2024 he told his supporters this is the last time they'll need to vote.

Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Mar 31

BC MLAs like to claim that BC is a climate leader, but this chart by @bsaxifrage.bsky.social exposes that lie.

BC's emissions have increased by 26% since 1990, while all other G7 Nations have decreased emissions by up to 50%.

Liar liar our communities are on fire. Summer is coming.

Chart showing greenhouse gas emissions over time from 1990 to 2022, comparing BC versus G7 Nations. BC's emissions have increased by 26% and Canada's emissions have increased by 16% since 1990. In comparison, all other G7 Nations have reduced emissions: USA by 3%, Japan by 11%, Italy by 21%, France by 27%, EU by 31%, Germany by 40%, and the UK by 50%.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · Mar 8

One of my first thoughts when I saw John Rustad had removed Dallas Brodie from the BC Conservative caucus was to wonder whether any other BC Conservative MLAs might quit in protest or solidarity

Looks like Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is doing just that #bcpoli

A post from BC Conservative Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's Facebook page,

On Thursday, I witnessed firsthand just how toxic the BC Conservative Party has become.

Some of the worst bullies sit in the legislature, and the BC Conservatives are no exception. I stood up for a fellow MLA who was harassed for speaking the truth, only to become a target myself. The party has created an environment where some so-called “Conservatives” would rather throw cheap insults than deal with facts. There were no apologies, no accountability, and I refuse to stand with those who either enable or ignore that kind of behavior.

I’m a real conservative, and I don’t believe anyone should be bullied—no matter their background, beliefs, race, sexual orientation, or abilities. Bullies have no place in leadership. We should be fighting *for* each other, not *with* each other.

I’ve always fought for the people of Peace River North, and I’m not stopping now. Our region helped build this province, but the BC NDP has run it into the ground. They’ve buried our industries in red tape and made BC a terrible place to invest. I’ll keep holding them accountable and fighting to bring back the prosperity we deserve.

But I can’t do that while stuck in a party that’s eating itself alive. The BC Conservatives have turned into "Liberal United Conservative 2.0"—different name, same backroom games.

I’m a farmer. I know bullshit when I smell it. People don’t want fake, scripted politicians. They want real, honest leadership. That’s what I stand for, and that’s what I’ll keep fighting for.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Feb 28

Pass it on.
#StandWithUkraine

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Mar 1

Three days left to submit a comment on FortisBC's reckless expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta BC. Decision-makers need to hear from hundreds of us demanding real climate action—not more reckless LNG expansion.
#stopfortisbc #stoptilburylng
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Help stop FortisBC's reckless LNG expansion in Vancouver | My Sea to Sky

My Sea To Sky is a people-powered environmental organization that was founded in 2014 to defend, protect, and restore Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Feb 7

Dear Elon, we’re out.

The Tyee will no longer be posting to X (formerly Twitter) and we’ve removed the X sharing buttons from our stories. Here’s why.

No Thanks, Musk. We’ll Direct Our Readers Elsewhere | The Tyee

The Tyee is no longer posting on X. Here’s why.

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BC Climate Emergency Campaign @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social · Jan 15

The BCCEC's 3rd annual Climate Action Progress Report has just been released, evaluating the BC government's progress on our 10 urgent actions in 2024.

Overall results?
➕minor progress: 7 actions
❌ failing grade: 3 actions

Read the full report for details:
bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...

Progress Report — BC Climate Emergency Campaign

The BC Climate Emergency Campaign has issued a report card evaluating the BC government’s progress on implementing ten urgent climate actions.

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BC Climate Emergency Campaign @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social · Jan 14

This morning at 9:30 a.m. PT, the BCCEC is launching our 2024 Climate Action Progress Report. Prominent speakers from diverse signatories will share the results of the report.

Catch the livestream here: www.facebook.com/share/18NCdk...

The cover of the 2024 Climate Action Progress Report, titled "Confront the climate emergency: An urgent call to the BC government." Image shows a home damaged by the atmospheric river that hit the lower mainland on October 19, 2024.

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Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · Jan 15

I love this pic! Thanks for being such a powerful voice to advocate for a healthier world for all of us. It is a joy and a privilege to work with you Melissa.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Dec 9

There’s a reason these multi-billionaires want us to believe fact-based, well-sourced reporting is dying.

They actually want it dead.

And they are doing their best to make it happen. 🧵

As Billionaire Overlords Cheer Journalism’s Death, Fight Back | The Tyee

Support the reporting you want to see in the world. Join our Tyee Builder drive and sign up by Dec. 31.

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