Important reading. “Experts have increasingly warned that climate change will increase the severity of wildfires in the coming years … Recent research also suggests the oil industry … has contributed to the more damaging fire season.” theguardian.com/world/article/…

Climate change used to be something we did nothing about because it wasn't visible to most of Canada, even when drought, heat waves and massive floods killed our global neighbors. Do we have the political will now? Will people vote for those willing to acknowledge and act?

The ROI on safe cycling infrastructure is high - savings in healthcare and minimizes accidents/deaths.

My latest column is out today, tackles last week's decision by Vancouver city council to roll over to gas lobby 👇 Unrelenting gas industry keeps pouring fuel on the fire: FortisBC refuses to take no for an answer nationalobserver.com/2024/07/30/opi… via Canada's National Observer

Fracking is up 44 per cent since the BC NDP took power. The feds are pouring our tax dollars into oil and gas companies. And the province is offering them cheap hydro power. As The CCPA–BC explains, all this is going to cost B.C. families dearly. #bcpoli policynote.ca/cedar-lng/

Good thread on TransLink and where it needs to go. Craig Cameron’s voice on West Van council is definitely missed, especially on climate.

As always, a great piece by Dr. Melissa Lem and how the city is moving backwards on climate.

“Some members of Vancouver council say that builders cannot afford to build good low-carbon buildings. They have it backwards — we cannot afford not to. The costs of inaction are immense.” #climateaction #vanpoli #bcpoli

Port Moody Library Happy book lover's Day! Force of Nature Alliance

Please help us shape the 2025 Budget for District of North Vancouver! If you can spare 15 minutes, please complete this survey. This feedback really is valuable and will help inform our discussion: dnv.civilspace.io/en/projects/bu…? #northvan #budget

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Did you know that tackling climate change IS an affordability issue? As the fall B.C. election approaches, learn more about how we can tackle the cost of living and the climate emergency together. Watch the full video & learn more: bcclimateemergency.ca/affordability-…

Excited to be part of this year's Climate Reality Canada / Réalité climatique Canada National Climate League! Join us on October 3rd to hear about what's happening on climate in local governments across Canada.

Local policymakers routinely underestimate public support for renewable energy infrastructure, according to a UBC study.