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What’s the story on BC Hydro’s power needs?
(photo Pok Rie, Pexels.com ) By Henry Sielmann, First Things First Okanagan You may have read recent news about BC Hydro buying 25% of...
Dec 4, 2024


Heat Pump Myths from Nanaimo Climate Action Hub
Seven Common Heat Pump Myths There are so many confusing comments about buying, installing, using, and enjoying heat pumps. Thanks to...
Aug 4, 2023

Solar from Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells
Solar Solutions in Alberta
Jul 10, 2022

We have solutions. Fossil gas isn’t one of them.
Fossil Fuels are NOT a solution to climate change.
May 29, 2022


Renewables are Doable !
https://davidsuzuki.org/project/clean-electricity/ We can move boldly and rapidly to renewable energy systems. We must do that! Doing...
May 25, 2022
Major solar breakthrough means energy can be stored for up to 18 years
euronews.com By Lottie Limb • Updated: 12/04/2022 5-6 minutes Solar-powered electronics are one step closer to becoming an everyday part...
Apr 19, 2022

IPCC Report Is a Prescription for Fixing the Climate Crisis—'It's Now or Never'
It's time to swallow the pill. treehugger.com By Lloyd Alter April 5, 2022 Fact checked by Katherine Martinko Reports from the...
Apr 6, 2022

Carbon Switch
This was originally published in 2022. The Carbon Switch has updated its info. https://carbonswitch.com/heating-and-cooling/ Your guide...
Feb 4, 2022


A 2022 Agenda for Cascadia’s Climate Dreams The Tyee
thetyee.ca Peter Fairley 8-11 minutes Tom McCoy, co-founder of C6 Forest to Farm, with sawmill dust that the nonprofit is converting to...
Dec 9, 2021

Why solar canopies for parking lots are a smart green move
e360.yale.edu By Richard Conniff • November 22, 2021 12-15 minutes Solar farms are proliferating on undeveloped land, often harming...
Nov 29, 2021


Global Climate Strike FFF in Penticton
Jim Beattie, FTFO Chair, Speaking notes to Fridays For Future, Sept 24 I am glad to be here representing FTFO to support Friday’s for the...
Oct 6, 2021


Canada’s election comes at a critical time in the climate fight
nationalobserver.com By Merran Smith & Sarah Petrevan | Opinion, Politics | September 1st 2021 Penticton - Skaha Creek fire Aug 30, 2021...
Sep 1, 2021


Climate change has already done irreversible damage. Don’t make it worse
By Joel Burcat August 22nd 2021 nationalobserver.com MP Richard Cannings and kids at July 29 Penticton's On Fire! pledge march. On Aug....
Aug 24, 2021


Stop blaming yourself for the climate crisis
Opinion by John D. Sutter 5-7 minutes Salt Lake City (CNN) I live in a valley surrounded by jagged mountains -- the kind that attract...
Aug 15, 2021


Raise your voice
As a former NDP MLA, Okanagan-Penticton, I am adding my voice to those many British Columbians who are passionately calling for the...
Jul 16, 2021


Can Jonathan Wilkinson be our C.D. Howe?
By Seth Klein | Opinion | June 24th 2021 National Observer Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (left) and C.D....
Jun 29, 2021
When it comes to cost, wind and solar projects beat coal
Almost two-thirds of wind and solar projects built globally last year will be able to generate cheaper electricity than even the world’s...
Jun 24, 2021


Federal Government Not Doing Enough on Climate Action
MP Richard Cannings spoke to Parliament on December 9, 2020, about the lack of action to reach zero emissions by 2050 and the waste of...
Dec 10, 2020

TMX isn't viable in today's market
Another study pointing to ending fossil fuels. "Canadian oil producers would be taking a loss of US$4 to $6 per barrel if they sold to...
Oct 30, 2020