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Old-growth forests are awesome. They support biodiversity, keep communities safe from climate disasters, store carbon, and hold deep cultural significance. Join our FREE webinar to learn more about these ecosystems & how we can protect them. 🗓 March 26 @ 6PM PST 🔗 sierraclub.bc.ca/old-growth-i...

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Last week’s global agreement to protect nature is a ray of hope. Canada played a leading role bringing the international community together, without support from the US. www.cbc.ca/news/science...

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🪸 Dive in with us for our first Learn to Draw of the year, featuring deep ocean ecosystems! 📆 This online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator  Dr. Julius Csotonyi on March 5 at 10 AM Register here: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra... Meet our special guest! ⬇️

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In the words of UBC’s @profkharrison.bsky.social, the B.C. government’s prioritization of fossil fuel development in response to the U.S. tariff threat is a “short-term decision that may cost us in the long run and may undermine global climate action.” thenarwhal.ca/bc-throne-sp...

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Historic moment! Canada and the Haida Nation have signed The Big Tide Agreement, affirming the inherent legal right of the Haida people to the land. This agreement is the first time the federal government has recognized Aboriginal title through negotiations. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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We must stand up for thriving ecosystems & healthy communities in the face of threats from the U.S. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip & Glen Williams/Malii offer grounding words of wisdom, reminding us that we do not need to choose a dystopian path forward: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

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Tariff threats are serious, but so is the climate crisis. After yesterday's throne speech, Sierra Club BC is calling on the B.C. government to act on both. Read the full statement here: sierraclub.bc.ca/sierra-club-...

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📣 Job posting! 📣 We’re hiring a CRM Manager! Help us build a movement that invites everyone to better care for the ecosystems that sustain us. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3EEdrTm

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Event with Robin Wall Kimmerer is now virtual so sign up to watch this Friday evening! westvanlibrary.ca/event/an-eve... #ecology #indigenousstem @forestry.ubc.ca

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Join us at upcoming marches to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+): Vancouver 📅 Friday, February 14 March begins at Main & Hastings, noon Victoria 📅 Sunday, February 16 March begins at Centennial Square, 11:45am

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Join us for the first Learn to Draw of the year! Dive in for a drawing lesson and discussion about Deep Ocean Ecosystems! This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator  Dr. Julius Csotonyi on Weds March 5 @ 10am Sign up: https://buff.ly/3QmFusR

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Still time to register for this free webinar organized by @ccj-ubc.bsky.social featuring @naomiaklein.bsky.social that is happening tomorrow!

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The B.C. government is letting LNG projects off the hook— they won’t have to pay for their emissions for 2 years, while our communities face more extreme heat, wildfires, and drought. These big polluters will profit while we're left to bear the impact. thenarwhal.ca/bc-lng-carbo...

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New research by @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social reveals that Douglas Fir seedlings have a higher chance of thriving when planted in intact forests. This is yet another reason why we must stop clearcutting if we want resilient forests. www.biv.com/news/environ...

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Amid the heaviness and overwhelm of the last few weeks, don’t forget to spend some time outside to connect with nature. Breathe in the fresh air, listen to the birds, feel the sun (or the snow!) on your skin. Nature can help to ground us, restore a sense of calm, and remind us that beauty persists.

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LNG expansion in B.C. is ramping up in 2025, bringing more fossil fuel extraction, climate pollution, and risks to our communities, lands and waters. Learn more about the LNG projects underway this year: thenarwhal.ca/bc-lng-proje...

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BREAKING: The Fairy Creek logging deferral has been extended to 2026. Learn more and read our full statement here: sierraclub.bc.ca/fairy-creek-... #bcpoli #oldgrowth #FairyCreek

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Mandate letters to B.C.’s cabinet ministers sideline the environment in favour of forestry, mining and oil & gas development. While this is a tough geopolitical moment, ignoring the links between affordability, health and the environment will only make things worse. thenarwhal.ca/bc-ndp-manda...

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On top of the already high cost of living, Canadians face increased home insurance this year due to more frequent climate disasters. Why not make big polluters pay for these increases? It’s only fair considering fossil fuel emissions worsen these extreme weather events. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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We are concerned about the lack of details and timelines for climate and biodiversity commitments in the B.C. government mandate letters released today. Read our full statement here: sierraclub.bc.ca/gaps-in-bc-m...

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Yesterday the @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social released the 2024 Climate Action Progress Report, an annual assessment of the B.C. government’s implementation of 10 urgent climate actions to confront the climate emergency. Read the media release and report here: sierraclub.bc.ca/bc-climate-e...

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Our ins and outs for 2025. Which are yours? Sign up for our mailing list to stay updated on the issues that matter to you: sierraclub.bc.ca/newsletter/?...

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Here’s what you made possible in 2024: sierraclub.bc.ca/what-you-mad... We're so grateful to our network of local leaders, Sierra Club BC members & partners who are helping build a brighter future. We can’t wait to continue working together for thriving ecosystems and a stable climate in 2025!

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The Biden administration has released a long-awaited analysis on the economic & environmental effects of liquefied natural gas (#LNG) exports, concluding any further expansion would drive up costs for domestic consumers & hamper efforts to curtail the #climatecrisis. Will B.C. gov & Canada listen?

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Great news: we've had another donor step up to DOUBLE your donations until the end of 2024! Until midnight Dec 31, all gifts will be matched by generous donor V. Smith, up to $25k. Let’s finish strong so we can hit the ground running in 2025. Make a gift today: sierraclub.bc.ca/giving2024/?...

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It's official: 600 organizations have signed on in support of our 10 urgent actions! 🎉 We started with just 200 back in 2021. Immense gratitude to all who have joined the call to steer the BC government towards more ambitious climate action. Full list here: bcclimateemergency.ca/signatories

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Watch this video to find out how Rueben George, member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Manager of the Sacred Trust Initiative, finds hope in nature. Let’s make sure future generations can enjoy diverse and thriving ecosystems. Take action: www.sierraclub.bc.ca/biodiversity/?utm_source=bsky

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Show your love for ecosystems and biodiversity with a gift to Sierra Club BC this Giving Tuesday. ❤️ Make a gift before midnight and your donation will be DOUBLED up to $50,000 thanks to the Chan Family Foundation! Donate today ➡️ www.sierraclub.bc.ca/giving2024/?utm_source=Bsky

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By connecting with the land, water & beings around us we are building stronger communities and more resiliency in the web of life. Join the movement. Learn more about how we're engaging our community to advocate for old growth, biodiversity & a healthy climate at our website: www.sierraclub.bc.ca

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In “the great land grab” the govts of B.C. & Canada took 85% of the Hul’qumi’num Nations' land and privately sold it to the E&N Railway Company. Treaty negotiations since the 90s have yet to be resolved because this land is considered "private" by the province. thenarwhal.ca/bc-first-nat...

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Success! Vancouver city council voted AGAINST allowing new homes to be heated by natural gas. We're in the midst of a climate crisis & Vancouver isn't on track to meet emission targets, so this reversal on an earlier decision will help the city stick to its climate plan. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Watch this video with our friend Rueben George, member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Manager of the Sacred Trust Initiative, as he shares the sense of peace he feels when he is in the forest. 🌲Take action for the last old-growth forests in BC: www.sierraclub.bc.ca/oldgrowth/?utm_source=FB

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Global News spoke with our Science & Policy Advisor, Jens Wieting, about BC’s delay in sharing annual climate pollution data: globalnews.ca/video/108860... BC has bold emission reduction targets for 2025 & 2030, How can we meet those targets if we don't know our emission trends over the last 2 yrs?

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🌲Only a fraction of at-risk old-growth forests in B.C. remain standing. We hope to keep these beautifully complex ecosystems intact for future generations. Join the movement! All donations will be doubled until midnight on Tuesday, December 3rd: www.sierraclub.bc.ca/giving2024/?utm_source=Bsky

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Primary forests are being cut down to keep up with demand from the biomass industry for wood pellet production. This is wasteful and tragic at a time when BC’s forests are on the brink. Read this op-ed by Rachel Holt & Suzanne Simard in the Vancouver Sun: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

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