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Leading us out of the woods, with Brian Butler
In ForestWork's second episode, host Stewart Muir and guest Brian Butler discuss forestry leadership and the concerns of workers.
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Port McNeill, the little town that would (with Mayor Gaby Wickstrom)
In ForestWork's premiere episode, host Stewart Muir and guest Gaby Wickstrom discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of BC's industry towns.
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Launching the ForestWorks show
Local government and labour leaders, scientific experts and First Nations figure among guests on our newest radio show and podcast.
Read moreParadigm Shift: Imagining the forestry future of North Cowichan
Here's a presentation that Resource Works founder, Stewart Muir, made to the District of North Cowichan in Summer 2021 as the district undergoes an overhaul of its forestry strategy.
Read moreNew study overturns claims about scarcity of old growth forests in B.C.
Resource Works asked whether tall old growth trees are really running out the way that a recent Sierra Club report claims. What we found was startling.
Read moreFairy Creek is a special spot but it's not the "last intact watershed" in B.C.
Here's the list of 10 intact watersheds close to Fairy Creek.
Read moreAnother fairy tale
Dear media, let's fact-check before we publish, please. Josiah Haynes gets behind the latest misinformation on Fairy Creek.
Read more"Grandfather Tree" on the chopping block? No, it is in a protected area
The large cedar tree, located near a major forestry road west of Victoria, B.C., was affectionately dubbed Grandfather Tree by individuals trying to block access to a large swathe of the working forest. Stewart Muir provides the facts.
Read moreFormer BC Green party leader calls out Fairy Creek blockade actions
Andrew Weaver notes that the party has moved to the far left since his departure, and today's activists do not serve their own cause when all they do is criticize.
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Off to sea, with LNG
Delta's new Tilbury LNG facilities are exactly what the city needs.
Read moreOld growth forest – cherished, abundant and growing fast
At Resource Works, we're always looking to uncover the facts about complex and challenging science issues. What we have discovered about the vigorously debated issue of old growth forests in British Columbia might come as a surprise. Stewart Muir provides an update.
Read moreFacts are the first casualties of BC’s new war in the woods
Sitting in a downtown highrise, it's easy to say “don’t cut the trees”. But taking away logging would have a massive impact on communities and First Nations, says Nicola Dixon.
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A gameplan for economic recovery
We have the tools to build back better. Let's use them.
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Podcast: The American and global view of Canada's energy agenda
On Episode 3 of Resource Works' new podcast, Cause & Affect, co-hosts Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal chat with Washington, DC-based energy and security analyst Patricia Schouker about how Canadian energy is perceived internationally.
Read moreBrave experiment powers BC resource community
BC businessman teams up with Bitcoin miner, Iris Energy, to revive the fortunes of resource-based communities in Western Canada with renewable energy. Fabian Dawson, with Mata Press Service, reports.
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LNG isn't dead yet
BC's LNG era is far from over. Those seeking its demise would have better luck finding the Holy Grail.
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The pipeline protest built
What does it look like when a major infrastructure project is hardened in the crucible of years of intense public scrutiny?
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Are Canadians ready to transition to a lower standard of living?
If we're serious about both climate change and having a functioning economy, great care will be needed in crafting "just transition" imperatives. Stewart Muir explains why.
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BC salmon farms: What’s next?
The phrase "like a fish out of water" is taking on new meaning, thanks to what is sure to be an unnecessary and awkward transition away from open-net salmon farming in BC's coastal waters.
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Podcast: Virtuous but meaningless net-zero aspirations, with David Yager
On Episode 1 of Resource Works' new podcast, Cause & Affect, hosts Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal are joined by David Yager, a Canadian energy commentator, author, policy analyst, and former oilfield services executive.
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BC’s carbon tax is worse than you think
If one carbon tax kept workers from driving to their jobs, another is driving jobs from workers, Josiah Haynes writes.
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The oil-gas subsidies that aren’t
A new report claims Canada's oil and gas pipelines received over $23 billion in federal subsidies. But is that really true?
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Digging for the future
The world is electrifying. And it's looking to BC to supply the metals and minerals it needs.
Read moreActivists seeking to protect Canada’s old-growth forest say they are aligned with First Nations. Is that really true?
By protesting in places they’re not wanted, conservationists are being called out by Indigenous leaders like Huu-ay-aht Chief Dennis for exemplifying the colonial approach taken by their forebears, writes Rochelle Baker.
Read moreThe Methuselah Myth and the future of B.C. forestry
How did our understanding of forestry get so mangled? And how we can restore knowledge about a way of life that sustains communities and healthy ecosystems? Stewart Muir looks at the situation.
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From forestry to aquaculture: the need for economic reconciliation
Whether at Fairy Creek or Discovery Islands, economic reconciliation has never been so timely. Resource Works intern Oscar Judelson-Kelly explores.
Read moreOld Growth Forests in British Columbia: A citizen's guide
As anarchists, actors and pressure groups descend on the B.C. Coast to create a high-emotion summer drama they hope will affect our laws and way of life, let's pause for a moment to think and reflect.
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Forestry infographics
With so many British Columbians joining the conversation, there's never been a better time to share the facts on forestry in BC.
Read moreWhy the cancellation of Keystone is bad for the climate, the environment and Canada
As TC Energy officially abandons Keystone, scientist Blair King argues canceling Keystone neither reduces emissions nor Albertan oil production.
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Get past the slogans: what you need to know about old growth
When advocates call for ending “old growth logging,” what do they mean? And why is it being logged? A forestry worker gets past the rhetoric.
Read moreGet past the slogans: what you need to know about old growth
When advocates call for ending “old growth logging,” what do they mean? And why is it being logged? A forestry worker gets past the rhetoric.
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Top 5 forestry facts that anti-logging protesters would prefer you don't think about
As British Columbians are bombarded with emotional claims about old growth forest practices, the trained professionals who work in the field see a very different picture. Stewart Muir examines the facts.
Read moreTop 5 forestry facts that anti-logging protesters would prefer you don't think about
As British Columbians are bombarded with emotional claims about old growth forest practices, the trained professionals who work in the field see a very different picture. Stewart Muir examines the facts.
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What a viral photo tells us (and doesn't tell us) about a big log on a truck
Sometimes an image comes along that seems to encapsulate a moment in time – an iconic photo like an exuberant couple kissing on VJ-Day in Times Square, or a politician fumbling a football on the campaign trail. Stewart Muir looks at one interesting picture.
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Canadians view natural resources as an important pathway to Indigenous economic development: new poll
Western Canadians lead the country in understanding the importance of responsible resources for Indigenous economic development. But more work is needed to tell the story of how Canadian natural resource and energy companies have transformed partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Read moreWhat a viral photo tells us (and doesn't tell us) about a big log on a truck
Sometimes an image comes along that seems to encapsulate a moment in time – an iconic photo like an exuberant couple kissing on VJ-Day in Times Square, or a politician fumbling a football on the campaign trail. Stewart Muir looks at one interesting picture.
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Natural resources are more than 50% of BC's economic base. Surprised?
An economic study shows that British Columbia's endowment of natural resources remains a primary source of the province's wealth. Neglecting the health of these industries would come at the cost of our standard of living.
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Where is Canada’s “just transition"?
With thousands of jobs on the line and challenges meeting its net-zero emissions goals, Canada needs to get serious. That means being realistic, and it means having a plan for energy workers.
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How Canada can be a leader in the new global net zero pathway
The International Energy Agency has examined what exactly the phrase net zero by 2050 means in practical terms. Stewart Muir takes a close look.
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Sorting fact from fiction: BC forest conservation
British Columbia has suffered from division and radicalism fueled by misinformation. But when it comes to caring for our environment and respecting workers, sensationalism fails where facts succeed.
Read moreSorting fact from fiction: BC forest conservation
British Columbia has suffered from division and radicalism fueled by misinformation. But when it comes to caring for our environment and respecting workers, sensationalism fails where facts succeed.
Read moreForestry in BC: Setting the record straight
Are BC's forests in a state of crisis? This new Resource Works report responds to the rhetoric coming out of Fairy Creek and anti-logging activists.
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Forestry in BC: Setting the record straight
Are BC's forests in a state of crisis? This new Resource Works report responds to the rhetoric coming out of Fairy Creek and anti-logging activists.
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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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