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Prof William Ripple @williamripple.bsky.social · 1d

Crazy weather. . . .

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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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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Jul 24

Woodfibre LNG needs a sweetheart deal on taxes, and it's taking the District of Squamish to court to get them. What are the economic benefits of this project again?
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Woodfibre LNG contests taxes in court | My Sea to Sky

What is the economic benefit of this project again?

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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.
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How social media is killing democracy | My Sea to Sky

The truth is under attack...

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

Good news! Squamish Nation has shut down tunneling on FortisBC's 14-foot wide, 9km long tunnel under the Squamish estuary. Please join us in thanking Squamish Nation for acting in their role as a regulator to hold FortisBC accountable.
🔥#CancelthePermits
www.squamishchief.com/local-news/e...

Updated: Environmental concerns raised over FortisBC pipeline in Squamish

'Squamish Nation is monitoring the situation and is in discussion with Fortis to confirm how they will maintain compliance before tunnelling resumes.'

www.squamishchief.com

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Oct 19

Get informed. Vote.
#bcpoli #BCelection2024
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How do British Columbia's three main parties compare on these election issues?

<p>Read the promises of British Columbia's three main political parties on the pressing issues in the 2024 provincial election. These will be updated as parties add to their platforms ahead of the election.</p>

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Oct 17

Woodfibre LNG is a key issue in the West Vancouver Sea to Sky riding and My Sea to Sky has officially endorsed Jeremy Valeriote from the BC Greens.
Every vote counts. 💚
#bcpoli #stopwoodfibrelng #stopfortisbc
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Woodfibre LNG a key issue in ‘toss-up’ B.C. riding | The Narwhal

BC Greens lost by just 60 votes in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky last election. This time around, it’s a close race between them and BC Conservatives

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · Oct 6

Last week we released a letter by 5 eminent CBC retirees – David Suzuki, Peter Mansbridge, Adrienne Clarkson, Paul Kennedy & Linden MacIntyre – to CBC News leadership urging CBC to strengthen its Climate Emergency reporting.

Letter & news release here: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/cbc-climate-...

CBC Climate Emergency Campaign — Climate Emergency Unit

www.climateemergencyunit.ca

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Oct 9

Again, scientists are warning that "the future of humanity hangs in the balance" and urging policy makers to rapidly phase down fossil fuel use, particularly methane.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Earth’s ‘vital signs’ show humanity’s future in balance, say climate experts

Record emissions, temperatures and population mean more scientists are looking into possibility of societal collapse, report says

www.theguardian.com

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 26

We did it! Thank you to everyone that spoke at the public hearing, sent a letter, met with council, or has helped us to educate and mobilize the community over the last 2.5+ years. Together we stopped FortisBC's workcamp in Squamish! #humanrights #mmiwg
www.squamishchief.com/local-news/s...

Squamish council rejects FortisBC’s temporary use permit for workers' lodge

The decision came after a mammoth public hearing wrapping up just before midnight on Sept. 25.

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 23

🔥Last chance! Tell the District of Squamish council to reject FortisBC's workcamp.
DEADLINE: noon, Tuesday September 24, 2024.
#protecthumanrights #mmiwg
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Reject FortisBC's workcamp | My Sea to Sky

Take Action! Tell the District of Squamish to reject the temporary use permits for FortisBC's mancamp and construction yard.

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 22

2. Sign up to speak at the public hearing on Wednesday September 25, 2024. IMPORTANT! Email [email protected] now to sign up to the Speaker's List early.

FortisBC is still failing to listen to the concerns of the community. Take action now to hold them accountable.
#cancelthepermits

My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 22

🔥Urgent action needed!🔥
Send a personalized letter to council before 12pm, Tuesday September 24, 2024. Email council directly: [email protected] or use our template letter myseatosky.org/workcamp

#cancelthepermits #stopfortisbc #humanrights #mmiwg

People raise their fists in solidarity with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Transparent red overlay with white text reads: "Public hearing FortisBC's work camp. 6pm till late, Wed Sept 25 2024, Brennan Park Rec Centre, Squamish."

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 19

Together, let’s raise our voices for a bright future and call for climate action now!
🔥Stop new oil & gas projects today
🔥Keep gas out of new buildings
🔥Protect people, nature, & Indigenous rights
RSVP now: bit.ly/vanclimatest...
#VancouverClimateStrike #ClimateAction

Youth march holding signs calling for climate action. Text overlay reads "Global Climate Strike. Vancouver Sept 20. Join the strike on Sept 20! 1pm at City Hall"

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 16

🔥On Saturday, Indigenous leaders joined My Sea to Sky to call for the B.C. Government to cancel the permits for Woodfibre LNG + FortisBC's fracked gas pipeline. The risks to our climate, health, safety, economy, and environment are too great.
#CancelthePermits #StopWoodfibreLNG #StopFortisBC #bcpoli

Chief Na'Moks listens to Squamish Nation Elder Tioutenaat Jackie Williams and her daughter Sewainchelwat Jaime Williams for a Witness Ceremony. A red, orange, and yellow banner reads "Stop Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC from harming our Climate Health Safety Economy Environment. Cancel the Permits."

Indigenous leaders and settlers march carrying umbrellas and signs in the shape of a fire emoji that read "Cancel the Permits."

Chief Na'Moks and Sewainchelwat Jaime Williams at a rally calling to cancel the permits for Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC

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

Who is coming today? Rain or shine, get fired up! 🔥

#CancelthePermits

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Get fired up! | My Sea to Sky

Our world is burning. That's why we're calling on all levels of government to cancel the permits for Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC.

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 13

Please join Squamish Nation Elder, Tiaoutenaat Jackie Williams, tomorrow in Squamish as we call to #cancelthepermits for Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC's fracked gas pipeline. #bcpoli
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Witness the opposition to Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC | My Sea to Sky

Squamish Nation Elder, Tiaoutenaat Jackie Williams, invites you to join the opposition to Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC’s pipeline at a rally in Squamish on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Sep 10

Help us create a fiery sea of opposition to Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC this Saturday in Squamish as we call on the BC Government to #cancelthepermits for this destructive new fossil fuel infrastructure.
🔥RSVP NOW!
myseatosky.org/fire #bcpoli

A bright red, orange, and yellow fire emoji sign on a white background with the text "Cancel the Permits: stop Woodfibre LNG & FortisBC"
WHEN: 2pm to 4pm Saturday, Sept 14, 2024
WHERE: Junction Park, Squamish BC
WHAT: Wear red, orange, yellow, grey, or black
RSVP NOW: https://myseatosky.org/fire

My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Aug 28

🔥Concerned about your future? Help send a flaming message to the BC government calling to cancel the permits for Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC's fracked gas pipeline.
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Cancel the permits | My Sea to Sky

Join this fun photo action to send a flaming message to the BC government calling to cancel the permits for Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC's fracked gas pipeline. Together, we can ignite change.

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Jul 18

Premier David Eby must take real action to determine the extent of influence that dirty Oil & Gas has had on BC Government decisions that support fracking and LNG expansion. #bcpoli #corruption
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How Big Oil & Gas are pulling the strings | My Sea to Sky

Big Oil & Gas are using dirty tactics to influence politicians, the media, and public opinion.

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Jun 18

BREAKING: Woodfibre LNG has been found to be non-compliant with its Environmental Assessment Certificate... again.

Woodfibre LNG must press pause on construction until it gets all required permits & approvals for its proposed floating work camp.
www.squamishchief.com/in-the-commu... #bcpoli

Updated: Provincial regulator orders WLNG workers onto Squamish floatel

WLNG has been waiting on a temporary use permit from the District of Squamish; company says it is preparing to move the floatel to Squamish, as ordered.

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My Sea to Sky @myseatosky.bsky.social · Jun 12

We love Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound.

Check out this amazing artwork by Kaija Carpenter (Grade K) sharing what revitalization means to them within Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound’s precious watershed.

#protecthowesound #lovehowesound #howesoundartchallenge

Artwork shows a blue heart representing an ocean filled with seagrass, algae, and wildlife. Text reads Protect Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound.