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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · 3d

Canada needs to move forward with renewable energy projects, not backward with fossil fuel pipelines, says Andrew Gage of West Coast Environmental Law. #energytransition @wcelaw.bsky.social

Pipelines are part of the economy of the past, says environmental lawyer

Andrew Gage, staff lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law, tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot that Alberta's proposal for a bitumen pipeline to B.C.'s north coast is not consistent with a stable cli...

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · 6d

This is leadership.
#climateaction

Pope Leo rebukes climate skeptics after Trump calls warming a ‘con job’

The Illinois native’s comments come a week after the U.S. president derided the fight against climate change.

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · 9d

We are the majority! Most people on Earth want to see action on climate change, The Guardian reports. Now let’s use our power. #suebigoil #makepolluterspay

‘I worry about the future of my daughter’: the ‘silent majority’ who care about the climate crisis

Readers who are part of the 80-89% of the population who want to see climate action tell us their ideas on how to make their voices heard

www.theguardian.com

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · 13d

B.C. municipalities need billions for flood strategy following 2021 atmospheric river, but are left high & dry by the province-told there’s no more money. This is why we're working with communities to recover costs from the big polluters fueling these climate disasters. globalnews.ca/video/114386...

B.C. municipalities told there’s no more money for flood strategy following 2021 atmospheric river | Watch News Videos Online

Watch B.C. municipalities told there’s no more money for flood strategy following 2021 atmospheric river Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · 26d

In Canada, @wcelaw.bsky.social is urging municipalities to join a proposed class-action #suebigoil lawsuit that demands oil companies driving the climate crisis cover the cost of mitigation & adaptation measures. A total of 11 municipalities have signed on.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/10/n...

Research links Canada’s fossil fuel industry to deadly heat waves

Emissions from fossil fuel and cement companies have contributed significantly to the frequency and severity of devastating heat waves over the last two decades, a new study finds. The paper could hel...

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · 26d

“At some level, we are all collectively responsible for climate change, but at the same time, this type of paper just makes it that much clearer how much more responsible these companies are,” said Andrew Gage, a staff lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law.

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How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.’s heat dome?

Planet-warming emissions from a group of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers have significantly ramped up the intensity of heat waves, a new study suggests, one of the first peer-reviewed papers...

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350 Canada @350canada.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚀350 Canada and Sacred Earth have just co-launched a brand new campaign to demand a People’s Power Grid: an East-West Grid that provides affordable, reliable, renewable electricity to people from coast to coast to coast. Take action now at 350.org/ppg

Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us in Victoria for a free Climate Impacts Bike Tour as part of the Sept 20th Day of Action. 🚴‍♀️🚴

📅 Sat. 9/20
⏰ 10a.m. – 12
📍 Starting: 398 Harbor Rd.
📍 Ending at the B.C. Legislature right on time for the #DrawtheLine rally. Come ride with us: suebigoil.ca/climate-bike-tour-victoria/

September 20th, 2025: Climate Impacts Bike Tour (Victoria)

Sue Big Oil Greater Victoria and Seniors for Climate are hosting a Focus on the Climate Bike Tour on September 20, 2025 to visit sites that demonstrate how climate change is harming Victoria residents...

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Sep 8

“The hope is to turn that awareness into action, so visitors see themselves as part of the global climate story and feel inspired to respond in ways that restore dignity, and strengthen connections with those most affected.”

Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Numbers are important, they help us understand the scale of the problem, but it’s stories that really move people. Stats can’t communicate human textures – the sights, the sounds, the tough choices, & emotions that come with surviving and rebuilding your community, and yourself, after a disaster."

Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Sep 8

ICYMI: We were thrilled to read about this new UVic and @museumofvan.bsky.social program for journalism students focused on telling the stories of climate survivors. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Climate survivor stories spotlit in new Museum of Vancouver journalism project

A new six-year journalism project involving the University of Victoria and the Museum of Vancouver hopes to share the voices of people directly affected by climate disasters around the world.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sue Big Oil will have a booth at the Everything Electric show (ca.everythingelectric.show) at the Vancouver Convention Centre this Fri-Sun. We have 6 free tickets to give away - drop us a note at [email protected] to claim yours!

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Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦 @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · Aug 15

More and more and more of this please. Line up the issues at scale and make #BigOil pay!
👏🏻💪🏻👍🏻 CHEVRON REFINERY AGREES TO PAY $550 MILLION SETTLEMENT TO CITY OF RICHMOND
#uspoli #polluterpay #alltheway
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Chevron refinery agrees to pay $550 million settlement to City of Richmond

The company has been the largest employer and source of tax revenue in the city for years, but has received scrutiny for the pollution it causes.

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 18

It took Natalia and Elizabeth <5 mins to deliver a speech asking Coquitlam Council to track the city’s climate costs and consider joining Sue Big Oil ... and about the same amount of time for Council to blow them off!" @cityofcoquitlam.bsky.social You can/must do better for the next gen!

Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 17

Their presentation to Coquitlam council was an initial foray into politics for recent grads Natalia and Elizabeth. But while both were disappointed by the city’s response, neither walked away demoralized. They are made of stronger stuff!
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/16/o...

Next-gen Sue Big Oil activists deserve more than political deflection

Why should a BC city of just over 100,000 help fund Sue Big Oil, a lawsuit against some of the world’s wealthiest corporations? The answer is simple: Cities incur huge costs because of climate change.

www.nationalobserver.com

Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 16

“If we think that climate change is costly now, imagine how much more those high school students will need to pay when they become homeowners and taxpayers.”
Thanks former BC Minister of Env John Cashore for op ed about why suing big oil makes good financial sense vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

John Cashore: I stand with Coquitlam and Richmond residents against global polluters

This week, high school grads asked city council to take a hard look at how climate change is costing communities

vancouversun.com

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 16

@cityofcoquitlam.bsky.social council how are you going to ensure the burden of the city’s rising climate costs doesn’t fall on their shoulders? Join Burnaby and Port Moody and #SueBigOil already!

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 16

Kudos to the whole #SueBigOil Tri-Cities team - with a special shout out to the youth who led the delegation.
“This lawsuit has the power to take the burden off of my generation’s shoulders.” -Natalia Narvaez Jurado
tricitiesdispatch.com/sue-big-oil-...

Centennial Secondary grads call on Coquitlam to join Sue Big Oil campaign – Tri-Cities Dispatch

photo supplied Erin Ellis Think globally. Act legally. That was the message Monday as a pair of recent Centennial Secondary grads called for Coquitlam to

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 16

If you live in Richmond, BC, please take action now by sending a letter to Council. It only takes a minute. And/or share this with your Richmond, BC friends. www.suebigoil.ca/richmondaction

Richmond

Ask Richmond City Council to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their fair share of climate costs.

www.suebigoil.ca

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 16

You can watch the 3 min presentation at 1:16:30. www.youtube.com/live/Sfblx7l...

Regular Council - July 14, 2025

YouTube video by City of Richmond

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 16

Last night, Richmond #SueBigOil volunteer, Cathy Yan, delivered an excellent presentation to council. Council voted 8-1 to refer the draft motion to staff. @cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social - can you reallly afford not to try to recover some of your sky-high climate change costs? #makepolluterspay

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 15

Parts of BC could reach 32°C today. 4 years after the 2021 heat dome, doctors say we’re still building cities that trap heat. “Without more trees, BC’s next heat dome could be even deadlier.”
Op-ed by @cape-acme.bsky.social & @sierraclubbc.bsky.social
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...

Comment: Without more trees, B.C.’s next heat dome could be even deadlier

If B.C. is truly committed to protecting its residents from the next climate disaster, we must prioritize shade, green space and urban cooling alongside density.

www.timescolonist.com

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 15

Coquitlam #SueBigOil supporters gathered at Coquitlam City Hall today to urge @cityofcoquitlam to explore recovering a fair share of the city’s costs from the world’s largest polluters instead of passing those costs on to taxpayers.

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 15

We’re at our second City Council meeting of the day—this time it’s Richmond. Our Richmond team has some serious sign-making talents. Wish us luck!

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Erin Ellis @erinellis.bsky.social · Jul 14

Now at Coquitlam City Hall. @suebigoil.bsky.social Getting ready to talk to city council. Wish us luck.

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Sue Big Oil @suebigoil.bsky.social · Jul 11

CA lawmakers say insurers should #SueBigOil instead of raising premiums. Cities across BC facing the same choice: raise taxes or hold polluters accountable.

Big Oil caused the crisis. Communities shouldn’t be stuck paying for it. #MakePollutersPay

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Elected leaders: Big Oil should pay for rising insurance costs | Center for Climate Integrity

Federal and state lawmakers from California argue that insurance industry should limit rate hikes by taking fossil fuel giants to court for climate damages

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