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12 trends that foretell the future of energy
What does the smart money think about the intertwined issues of energy and climate? An annual investor report with insights from a Canadian expert reveals some interesting trends in 2021.
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CPC 101: Introduction to the climate plan
The long-anticipated Conservative climate plan provokes praise from some and critique from others. But what's in it? Josiah Haynes takes a closer look.
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Mining for a sustainable future
Canada has an opportunity to provide the sustainably sourced materials for electric vehicles, batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels that the world needs, Margareta Dovgal tells a House of Commons Committee.
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Energy Security and the Road to Net Zero by 2050
Canada is diversifying energy sources. But reaching net zero also requires energy availability and affordability writes Dr. Monica Gattinger.
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Energy regulator approves Trans Mountain's request for insurer confidentiality
The Canadian Energy Regulator's April 29th announcement is good news for Canadian energy and the integrity of the public process, writes Josiah Haynes.
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Don't ban plastics, recycle them
Inspired by BC’s model, Elena Mantagaris says Canada needs a national recycling program to boost jobs and the green economy.
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RNG: opportunity in unlikely places
BC has a lot of waste. But thanks to local innovators, BC companies are finding a way to use that waste to bring down emissions and supply renewable natural gas.
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What British Columbia's budget tells us about resources and Reconciliation
Numbers show how the province's forest sector is quietly the biggest contributor to the hopes and dreams of First Nations.
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Budget 2021 and natural resources
From R&D to low emission fuels and national trade corridors, Budget 2021 means big things for natural resources, says Margareta Dovgal.
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Nuclear power for Canada, IKEA-style
With immeasurable amounts of energy and zero CO2 emissions, it's nuclear's moment, says Resource Minister Seamus O'Regan.
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What happens if Canada loses an oil pipeline?
A Parliamentary committee has looked at what would happen if the United States goes through with Michigan's threat to cripple the Canadian economy by unilaterally shutting down the Line 5 pipeline.
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Pacheedaht First Nation: An example of reconciliation and development
In spite of a concerted pressure campaign to sideline the Indigenous group's economic opportunities, this Vancouver Island people is an example of how reconciliation and development go hand-in-hand, writes Josiah Haynes.
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What an educated millennial thinks about forestry
Social media stoked his belief that old-growth forestry was something to oppose. Now: "After seeing firsthand how forests are managed in British Columbia, I am firmly against a ban on old-growth harvesting."
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What kind of energy Bill are you?
In the battle for energy hearts and minds, are you a Gates or a McKibben? Stewart Muir weighs two different approaches to how humanity might be powered in future.
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Mining plans new future in BC
Amidst uncompetitive tax and regulatory regimes, a new roadmap from the province and the Mining Association of BC hopes to overcome challenges through innovation, ESG, and a revitalized workforce.
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Resource Works: Trans Mountain's request is about the integrity of the public process
In a last-ditch effort to stop TMX, its insurers are being targeted and intimidated. Resource Works supports Trans Mountain's request to make insurer identities confidential, support civil dialogue, and uphold the public process.
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Natural resources in decline? The reality is very different, yet perceptions persist
Renowned natural resource scholar Ken Coates tells Parliamentarians: "We don't see resource development as being particularly attractive or compelling these days. I think it's fair to say that our country's urban areas, which are very powerful and very appropriately powerful, are disconnected from the sector."
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"Shifting the forestry paradigm" requires getting down to serious efforts – but not violence
Those in positions of responsibility must work to lower the temperature on a brewing "war in the woods"
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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: Why oil sands producers say they need it
Do changing attitudes about oil, and projected shifts in global demand for it over coming decades, affect whether the Canadian pipeline is needed? Stewart Muir looks at what oil sands companies are telling investors about this.
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Danish scientists say old-growth forests' climate role overestimated by 1/3
Incorrectly analyzed data led to mistaken view about the climate mitigation impact of old and unmanaged forests.
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Here's the real story on Fairy Creek and the future of responsible forestry
If all your information is from high-volume advertising campaigns, the following might come as a surprise: the Fairy Creek watershed near British Columbia's Port Renfrew is not at risk because of forestry.
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Meeting Canada's aggressive green targets a tall order
OPINION: In this commentary for Resource Works, Jock Finlayson and Denise Mullen of the Business Council of British Columbia explain what a green recovery from COVID-19 might actually look like – and what it might cost.
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Go for the gold, BC
BC finds a silver lining in exploration investments but won't strike gold without reform. Without regulatory and tax reforms, BC may lose two-thirds of its mines by 2040.
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Natural gas: a way forward for BC and First Nations
Natural gas makes our province an energy giant. But what is LNG, and what does it mean for BC? Josiah Haynes explores.
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How Canadian pipelines reduce global emissions
Want to bring down global emissions? Clean Canadian energy can help, but we'll need pipelines to do it.
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Not your grandparents' oil
With emissions reduced by over 30% since 1990, the Canadian oilsands continue to find innovative ways to reduce emissions and conserve the natural environment.
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Metro Vancouver council rejects "fossil fuel treaty" that would seek to end thousands of B.C. jobs
Mayors’ assembly debating the proposal pondered environmental, social and economic aspects before landing on its decision.
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Safe Passage: A major new report from Resource Works
Study looks at Trans Mountain oil tanker safety perspectives from maritime experts who live on British Columbia’s South Coast.
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What's our shared future in BC's forests?
Myths abound about how forestry is done in British Columbia. More than ever, sound judgment and respect for the facts are needed. We've put together some resources to help with that.
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Killing 10 million fish & eggs "unfortunate"
Minister Jordan stands by her decision to cut 1,500 coastal jobs, knocking out almost 25% of BC's salmon farming industry and culling 10.7 million fish and eggs.
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Carbon trading: opportunity and obstacles
With its energy exports to Asia reducing world-wide emissions, Canada could benefit from an international carbon credit trading agreement. But flawed carbon accounting and insufficient liquidity in the international market stand in the way.
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Look North for Canada’s future
Northern communities are increasingly ready to play their part, contribute and benefit from this new era, writes Sean Willy.
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What's next for Canada’s water?
Canada boasts an impressive abundance of water resources, but jurisdictional overlap and over-regulation are drying up opportunities. As the federal government plans a new Canada Water Agency, stakeholders urge greater consultation.
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Red tape hurts investment in Canada
The biggest hold-up is split processes, both provincial and federal, whether it’s cutting permits for forestry or mining assessments. Walter Cobb explains.
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Fossil fuels: here for a long future
This Valentine's Day weekend, Arctic chills froze wind turbines and blackouts descended on Texas. Demand for gas soared as homes were left without heat.
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No pipeline? Then oil moves by rail
Gulf Coast refineries need Alberta's heavy oil. But without Keystone XL, that oil will move by rail instead of pipeline. That's bad news for jobs, and it's bad news for our environment.
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“Seeing Red: BC's last primary forests” map weaves an artful fiction about forestry
BEHIND THE NEWS: ResourceWorks News takes a look at how GIS data is being employed to create a highly misleading picture of forest practices. What we discover is confusing, to say the least.
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Hydrogen: the future and the fine print
Hydrogen makes a splash with the promise of jobs, green energy, and an emerging industry. But what stands in the way?
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A realistic look at BC forestry
BC needs a working forest, not activist misinformation. Carl Sweet, a founding director of the BC Forestry Alliance, shares his perspective.
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Exploration and mining can and should be at the forefront of B.C.'s post-COVID economic recovery plan
As a society, we should want these operations in BC where we have some of the highest environmental, social and governance standards of anywhere in the world. Kendra Johnson explains.
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Canada’s plans: clean fuels and hydrogen
Despite mixed reviews on its Clean Fuel Standard, the federal government attracts enthusiasm for hydrogen and biofuels.
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Fishy decision from federal minister
With thousands of Vancouver Island jobs and a $1.4 billion investment on the line, BC salmon farmers take Ottawa to court Federal Court over forced closure of Discovery Island operations.
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Electric vehicles: the fine print
Electric vehicles are improving, but battery and cost problems persist.
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The GHG intensity of the Canadian oil industry – what the scientific research actually says
"If activists are going to attack the Canadian oil industry they should understand what the science really says about the relative GHG intensity of Canadian crudes," says scientist and public communicator Blair King, Ph.D.
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Will UNDRIP hurt resource development?
"UNDRIP does not just provide Indigenous peoples with the right to say no to development; it also supports our right to say yes." National Council of Chiefs tells Prime Minister.
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Canada faces pipeline crunch
With Biden blocking Keystone, the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project is more important than ever.
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Where do federal parties stand on BC aquaculture?
In December, the federal government shuttered nineteen fish farms on the Discovery Islands, putting over 1,500 Vancouver Island families out of work. With the future of BC aquaculture in question, Josiah Haynes compares where the federal parties stand.
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We need private investment to build back better
Government can’t print money forever—we’ll need private investment. So what would happen without investment from mining, oil, and gas? Josiah Haynes investigates.
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