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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Peter Wood's report ‘Intact Forests, Safe Communities’ for @sierraclubbc.bsky.social highlighted how implementation of the Old-Growth Strategic Review will not only protect biodiversity but also reduce the risks of severe climate impacts #cdnpoli sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
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Intact Forests, Safe Communities Report

A report on reducing community climate risks—like wildfires, floods and heatwaves—through forest protection and a paradigm shift in forest management.

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 1d

Did you think that we reformed #forestry practices in B.C.? Think again. Clearcutting of #oldgrowth #forests continues on #VancouverIsland & elsewhere, in this case right through a creek, exacerbating the risks of #climate impacts flooding, drought & landslides #bcpoli globalnews.ca/video/114622...

Environmentalists condemn Vancouver Island clearcut | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Environmentalists condemn Vancouver Island clearcut Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 7d

Her life and story will forever be a guiding light.

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 7d

I had to step outside and walk for a bit when I heard the news about #JaneGoodall passing. Her kindness and wisdom about about us humans being part of the web of life was deeply authentic. The world feels a bit colder without her in it, but her rich impact shows that we have potential to do better.

Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 7d

The world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, her institute has said.

“Dr Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionised science,” the statement read. “She was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.”

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 9d

LNG is not a solution—it's a climate catastrophe in disguise. Sign the petition today to tell banks to stop funding the LNG boom and invest in a healthy, sustainable future instead.
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Stop Funding the Methane Menace: Tell Banks to End LNG Expansion!

LNG is not a solution—it's a climate catastrophe in disguise. Sign the petition today to tell banks to stop funding the LNG boom and invest in a healthy, sustainable future instead.

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Mike Hudema @mikehudema.bsky.social · 11d

When #Climate scientists are terrified by what they see coming we should be too.

There is no time to wait. We're in a #climateEmergency. #ActOnClimate

#climate #energy #renewables #rewilding via @ClimateHuman

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Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · 14d

Governments & fossil fuel companies call LNG “low-carbon.” But LNG Canada will unleash 36M tonnes CO₂/yr, equal to 9.5 coal plants or 8M cars. Far from a "clean" energy source.

🎧 Listen to the full episode & more stories that dig deeper into the climate crisis: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 16d

Turns out Premier Eby was right pointing out we can't build new #fossilfuel projects and expect to meet #climate targets #bcpoli #LNG #fracking #cdnpoli #climateaction #DrawTheLine climateinstitute.ca/news/2024-em...

2024 emissions estimate shows progress stalled, Canada’s 2030 climate target out of reach

The 2024 early estimate finds that Canada’s emissions remained just 8.5 per cent below 2005 levels, roughly the same level they ...

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 16d

We are still waiting for the results of the BC Timber Sales review. Using BC government control over BC Timber Sales to follow old-growth deferral recommendations would be a basic step in the right direction. Sierra Club BC BCTS review submission sierraclub.bc.ca/.../our-2025...

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · 16d

BC government agency BC Timber Sales auctioning at-risk #oldgrowth #forests recommended for logging deferrals, 5 years after the provincial promises to fully implement the Old Growth Strategic Review is gut-wrenching, for present and future generations #bcpoli www.timescolonist.com/local-news/l...

Lichen, logging, land rights: Complex forces play out in fate of ancient B.C. forest

A shaggy, cool-green lichen hangs from the trunk of a tree in a forest on northeastern Vancouver Island, growing on the bark like coral on a rocky sea floor.

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Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 20d

This weekend, the world will #DrawTheLine against billionaires and politicians who are willing to sacrifice their grandchildren's future. Listen to what @sanders.senate.gov says . . . (Most US events are Sun Day, Sat in Canada). #fossilfuels

Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 20d

It doesn’t matter if you’re working class or a billionaire: climate change will hurt your grandchildren.

That’s why I cannot understand oil executives who sacrifice the planet’s health for their short-term profits

We must transform our energy system away from fossil fuels NOW.

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

Sign up for our first Learn to Draw of the school year to learn about one of the smallest & sweetest birds on our shores - the sandpiper!

This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator Dr Julius Csotonyi on Thurs Sept 18 @ 1 PM PST

Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...

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

📣Job alert!📣

We're looking for a social media & marketing whiz! If you're creative, know your way around social media, and are passionate about nature, this could be the job for you. Help us grow our online community, share stories, and support thriving ecosystems.

sierraclub.bc.ca/about/careers

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 22d

Today, we took out an ad to send a clear message to Parliament Hill and the press: BC will not stop defending the North Coast Tanker Ban (the only piece of legislation standing in the way of a new northern oil pipeline).

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Protecting old-growth forests in BC would generate billion-dollar benefits for society | Sierra Club BC

First Nations, tourism and environmental organization welcome independent report on the economic value of old-growth forests in B.C.

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · Sep 6

‘In what Wilderness Australia described as “the most significant outcome for forest conservation in NSW in 25 years”, the government has committed to the full 176,000 hectares.’

www.smh.com.au/environment/...

‘Conservation outcomes don’t get much bigger than this’: Great Koala National Park announced

A moratorium on logging will commence on Monday, while final legislation to create the park will await a federal decision on whether the state can earn carbon credits for protecting forest.

www.smh.com.au

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · Sep 5

The wildfire situation in B.C. has grown extensively over the last week.

Officials reported more than 5,900 lightning strikes and hundreds of new fires, many of which are out of control.

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Keith Stewart @climatekeith.bsky.social · Sep 5

46 economists question viability of LNG in Quebec & call for investment in renewables:
"At a time when QC must redefine its economic relations in response to Trump's tariff attacks, the task ahead of us is to build a green, prosperous, diversified, & resilient economy that will benefit all regions"

Louis Couillard @louiscouillard.bsky.social · Sep 5

🧵Ce n'est pas que les mangeux de luzerne à vélo de Greenpeace qui le dise : "En 2021 comme aujourd’hui, l’exportation de GNL n’est pas une option économique sensée pour le Québec". ... lp.ca/ztS35k?shari... 46 économistes tirent la sonnette d'alarme sur le mégaprojet de GNL de Marinvest Energy

Projet de Marinvest Energy | Un GNL Québec 2.0 plus coûteux

L’État québécois ne devrait engager aucun financement public dans le projet de Marinvest Energy, car l’exportation de gaz naturel liquéfié est encore moins intéressante aujourd’hui qu’elle ne l’était ...

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Sep 4

#ScienceUnderSiege
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/c...

White House Orders Agencies to Escalate Fight Against Offshore Wind

www.nytimes.com

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Sep 2

The goal for newly announced Major Federal Projects Office is to fast-track approvals for large scale projects -- putting corporate timelines ahead of commitments to Indigenous consultation, environmental safeguards & community well-being.

Read our media release: sierraclub.bc.ca/indigenous-l...

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Julie Parsonnet @julieparsonnet.bsky.social · Aug 30

Deaths averted by vaccination since the 1970’s

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Jens Wieting @globalhome.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Canadian oil lobbyists have been remarkably, and appallingly, consistent in demanding that the government of #Canada follow Donald Trump’s lead and eliminate federal #climate policy in favour of boosting #fossilfuels.” @climatekeith.bsky.social #climateaction #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/carney-clima...

Oil and gas CEOs lobbied Carney on climate plan | The Narwhal

Oil and gas executives met with Prime Minister Carney in June to lobby him on Canada’s climate plan and environmental programs

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Baggage @carrieonbaggage.bsky.social · Aug 28

Australia kick-started the solar revolution with government subsidies on rooftop solar 20 years ago.
Now they've done the same with batteries, and it is changing the grid for good.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Australia’s surge in household battery installations is ‘off the charts’ as government subsidy program powers up

At current rate, households could have 10,000MW installed in five years – half the nation’s total coal power capacity, expert says

www.theguardian.com

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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · Aug 28

I was shocked when I first saw these results from standard climate models used in IPCC reports: for high emissions, the Atlantic overturning circulation #AMOC shuts down in all 9 models that ran past 2100, and is well on the way to shutdown by 2100.
Our paper on that is out today.🧵

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