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Change is coming
With 2022 underway, Director of Research Margareta Dovgal weighs in on recent trends in forestry, mining, and oil and gas in BC – and where careful observers may spot the emerging desire to get things built.
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Meet the grand coalition
Stewart Muir exposes environmental lobbying in British Columbia and how it has affected media coverage.
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Energy advocates & leaders give advice to the federal government
In this bonus episode of Resource Works' Cause & Affect podcast, co-hosts Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal hear from experts ranging from Jean Charest to Aaron Gunn on their advice for the federal government.
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Plans are useless; planning is indispensable
The ongoing energy crisis is a warning for Canada. Is it time to re-think our energy policies? Josiah Haynes explores.
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Debunking natural gas myths: Natural gas subsidies
Does BC subsidize the natural gas industry? As BC reviews its natural gas royalty system, Josiah Haynes debunks the second of the top five myths in this series about the gas that could fuel the world.
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Modernization, meet paradigm shift. Paradigm shift, meet chaos
Stewart Muir: How the insider moves of a narrow interest group snookered provincial cabinet, MLAs, citizens, and the broad forestry community.
Read moreNatural resources can build a new Arctic
The cost of adapting to climate change will be staggering. How can Northern communities already struggling with poverty and inadequate infrastructure rebuild and attract investment? Oscar Judelson-Kelly weighs in.
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Looking back on 2021
It has been a historic year for natural resource providers. As we enter 2022, Stewart Muir looks back on 2021.
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Debunking natural gas myths: BC's royalty review
As BC reviews its natural gas royalty system, Josiah Haynes debunks the first of the top five myths about the gas that could fuel the world.
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"What are you doing about this?" Derek Evans on Cause & Affect
In Episode 8 of Resource Works' Cause & Affect podcast, co-hosts Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal chat with Derek Evans about efforts to decarbonize the Oilsands, innovation, and the future of Alberta's energy economy.
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Indigenous resource development opportunities and Canada's Arctic, with Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot
In Episode 7 of Resource Works' Cause & Affect podcast, co-hosts Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal chat with Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot about Indigenous energy opportunities, industry relationships, and Canada's Arctic.
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"They're ruining our names," say Wet'suwet'en community members
As blockaders threaten livelihoods, Josiah Haynes explores the forgotten struggle of Wet'suwet'en workers and pipeline supporters.
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Wet'suwet'en women leaders under fire from anti-development faction
As blockader aggression intensifies, Josiah Haynes takes readers back to the surprising story that led three Wet'suwet'en women to speak out.
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A rural politician pushing back – a conversation with CRD director Mike Hicks
In the twelfth episode of the ForestWorks podcast, guest Mike Hicks shares his story of working with First Nations and fighting anti-forestry pressure within the Capital Regional District.
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Not just logging – a discussion of downstream impacts and forestry regulation
In the eleventh episode of the ForestWorks podcast, host Stewart Muir and guest Jim Girvan discuss BC's Old Growth Strategic Review and the downstream impacts of curtailing forestry in BC.
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With the stroke of a pen, an industry is gone
British Columbia officials ignored scientists' advice in decision to eradicate the $12-million-a-year mink farming industry located in the Fraser Valley. Stewart Muir looks at the situation.
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A life in forestry
In the tenth episode of the ForestWorks podcast, guest John Rustad shares his forestry story.
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The modern science of forestry - a conversation with researcher Gary Bull, UBC professor of forestry
In the ninth episode of the ForestWorks podcast, host Stewart Muir and guest Gary Bull discuss old growth, climate change, and how the industry is adapting.
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Restoring balance after biased forestry panel requires empathy and transparency
Against a backdrop of sensational headlines, activist antics and heated rhetoric about old growth logging, B.C.’s NDP government sets out to modernize forestry in the province.
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From Ottawa to Glasgow
Breaking down Canada's new Cabinet and COP26 with Margareta Dovgal and Josiah Haynes.
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Fisherman, logger, First Nations Chief
In the eighth episode of the ForestWorks podcast, host Stewart Muir and guest Chief Robert Dennis discuss Fairy Creek, forestry, and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations.
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Hydrogen's growth and role in Canada's energy sector, with Matthew Klippenstein
On Episode 6 of Resource Works' Cause & Affect podcast, co-hosts Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal chat with Matthew Klippenstein about the growing role of hydrogen energy.
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A perspective from the company on the frontline – a conversation with Teal Jones’ Conrad Browne
In the seventh episode of the ForestWorks podcast, host Stewart Muir and guest Conrad Browne discuss Teal Jones, First Nations, and misinformation.
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Land management’s role in raging forest fire seasons – a conversation with RPF Murray Wilson
In the sixth episode of the ForestWorks podcast, host Stewart Muir and guest Murray Wilson discuss Land management’s role in raging forest fire seasons.
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The reality of the forestry industry in Nanaimo and on Vancouver Island, with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog
In the fifth episode of the ForestWorks podcast, host Stewart Muir and guest Mayor Leonard Krog discuss the role of forestry in local communities.
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The growing voice of grassroots forestry workers, a conversation with Carl Sweet
In the fourth episode of the ForestWorks podcast, host Stewart Muir and guest Carl Sweet discuss the swelling voice of grassroots forestry workers.
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Just Transition: Are Canadians ready for lower living standards?
New Resource Works report studies the potential impact of the federal government's just transition policy framework, inviting readers to submit feedback.
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Workers at risk from new tactics by pressure groups
For more than a year, a small band of protesters has tried to force an abrupt change of direction in British Columbia's forest policy. After burning through public resources to stage illegal antics in the forest near Fairy Creek, the blockaders are turning to potentially lethal tactics that place workers, first responders, and themselves in physical danger.
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Canada at a hinge point on energy and climate
Progress has been made, but will the country be able to bend its emissions curve downwards and capitalize on its energy potential? Monica Gattinger offers five recommendations.
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Exposing big business at Fairy Creek
Help us expose the professional protest industry behind Fairy Creek by downloading and sharing our GIF on social media.
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Doing it better, doing it right: A professional forester speaks out (with Nicola Dickson)
In ForestWorks' third episode, host Stewart Muir and guest Nicola Dickson get behind the rhetoric and discuss the real facts of this important industry.
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Why skyrocketing natural gas prices spur BC’s LNG prospects
The cost of energy is tied to the soaring cost of living, writes Stewart Muir.
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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 podcast and show
Local government and labour leaders, scientific experts and First Nations figure among guests on our newest radio show and podcast.
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Paradigm 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.
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New 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.
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Fairy 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.
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Another fairy tale
Dear media, let's fact-check before we publish, please. Josiah Haynes gets behind the latest misinformation on Fairy Creek.
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"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.
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Former 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.
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Old 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.
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Facts 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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The American and global view of Canada's energy agenda, with Patricia Schouker
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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