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OPINION: Why resources won't lose place in B.C. economy
What do you call a high-tech resource society driven by green innovation? Read what Resource Works commentator Stewart Muir had to say in this Vancouver Sun article for B.C. Day.
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Is there a "simple fix" in the battle over lumber?
An emerging viewpoint has it that restrictions on exporting logs are a "net loss" to the Canadian economy. Meantime, American critics are disputing the policy on different grounds...
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Building trust: A project for 2017
A common thing heard from resource people is: have we lost the battle for public trust? Positive signs on a number of fronts point to some useful emerging models for developing the economy-environment story.
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How to design a carbon policy that doesn't export Canadian jobs
Carbon pricing is not a bad idea, but there are bad ways to implement it. Sending our energy jobs to other countries is not a good way.
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Question to ask about controversy over Site C: Does the dam make sense?
Newspaper columnist Tom Fletcher muses on the intellectual gymnastics required to oppose a major clean energy project in British Columbia's North East.
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Roderick Haig-Brown: A legendary figure in conservation and resource education
Forty years ago, British Columbians lost a towering figure of resource wisdom with the passing of this author and educator. Could his example be helpful to those caught up in today's resource culture conflicts?
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Why do you get more attention calling for a ban than for better understanding?
At change.org, an online petition platform favoured by groups seeking to build grassroots support, a search on the word “ban” comes up with 5,772 hits.
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For millennials, transitioning to a low-carbon economy calls for time and tact
Many millennials are opposed to liquefied natural gas exports, but is this position informed and aligned to their principles? Writer Brody Rokstad observes that if there was just a little more FOMO ('fear of missing out'), the situation might be different.
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Municipal forestry ban attempt leaves First Nations frustrated
A Vancouver Island First Nation takes issue with civic politicians attempting to limit aboriginal forest activity
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Countdown to oil tanker moratorium: Have your say
Canadians have until Sept. 30 to share their views on a planned crude oil tanker moratorium on British Columbia's north coast. What are the issues?
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Why are natural resources like the "CPU" of the economy?
The central processing unit of a computer provides the basic logic and operations to run the machine. According to one eminent professor, it bears a striking similarity to the resource economy.
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Win-win approach on LNG unifies climate, jobs and energy security
As federal cabinet prepares to decide the future of the Pacific Northwest LNG project, it’s vital the project be judged fairly using information that is both current and complete.
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A moment to consider forests and forestry
National Forest Week is a reminder of Canada's long dependence on its forests. Keeping them healthy is the only path toward future sustainability.
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Founding chairman tapped for federal environment role
A lifetime in government, industry and environmental protection causes prepared Resource Works leader to join major review process.
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ENERGY EAST: Manufacturers of dissent know how to do photo-ops but they do not represent the majority
Carefully staged public displays of indignation have become an art form in the social-media age. When they are brought to a violent head, as in Montreal at oil pipeline hearings on Aug. 29, do they give up legitimacy? It all depends on whom you ask.
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Trudeau government begins to reveal its clean energy strategy
Natural resources not only account for one-fifth of the economy, they also produce the majority of greenhouse gas emissions. Instead of being seen as part of the problem, resource people must be (and be seen to be) the solution provider.
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From mill towns to metropolis, ports hold key to long-term prosperity
Latest news is a reminder that national prosperity is intricately linked to the west coast.
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Top 10 reasons why Canada's controversial Site C dam defied odds to win federal approval as future of clean energy
After years of protests, lawsuits, and even a hunger strike, Canada's federal government approves British Columbia's largest clean-energy project in decades.
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How often do city residents stop and think about resource dependencies?
Writing in The Asian Post, Stewart Muir of Resource Works takes stock of our options for strong communities and a dynamic broad economy.
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