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Resource Works adds its research findings to a vital national process

Posted on Articles by · December 12, 2016 1:04 PM

Ottawa's expert panel on environmental processes hears about values-based principles developed by our made-on-the-west-coast initiative.

Leader in engineering, academia named Resource Works chair

Posted on Articles by · November 29, 2016 1:20 PM

As John Turner, P.Ag, takes the reins of the Resource Works Board of Directors, our little organization is at a critical juncture with important decisions ahead on supporting a vibrant society that needs responsible resources.

Voices from the North

Posted on Articles by · November 02, 2016 4:27 PM

Residents of British Columbia's North West are looking for economic opportunities at a time when jobs are disappearing. Here are three authentic voices from the struggling region.

Is this the future of clean power?

Posted on Articles by · November 02, 2016 9:42 AM

The Canadian oil sands are at a threshold moment, and British Columbia's vast reserves of clean electricity are seen by some to hold the key to that future. Here's a glimpse behind the headlines.

OPINION: Why resources won't lose place in B.C. economy

Posted on Articles by · October 26, 2016 1:00 PM

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.

Building trust: A project for 2017

Posted on Articles · October 16, 2016 2:21 PM

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.

Question to ask about controversy over Site C: Does the dam make sense?

Posted on Articles · October 16, 2016 1:11 PM

Newspaper columnist Tom Fletcher muses on the intellectual gymnastics required to oppose a major clean energy project in British Columbia's North East.

Roderick Haig-Brown: A legendary figure in conservation and resource education

Posted on Articles by · October 09, 2016 2:19 PM

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?

Why do you get more attention calling for a ban than for better understanding?

Posted on Articles by · October 06, 2016 3:17 AM

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.

For millennials, transitioning to a low-carbon economy calls for time and tact

Posted on Articles by · October 04, 2016 4:36 PM

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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Resource Works adds its research findings to a vital national process

Ottawa's expert panel on environmental processes hears about values-based principles developed by our made-on-the-west-coast initiative.

Leader in engineering, academia named Resource Works chair

As John Turner, P.Ag, takes the reins of the Resource Works Board of Directors, our little organization is at a critical juncture with important decisions ahead on supporting a vibrant society that needs responsible resources.

Voices from the North

Residents of British Columbia's North West are looking for economic opportunities at a time when jobs are disappearing. Here are three authentic voices from the struggling region.

Is this the future of clean power?

The Canadian oil sands are at a threshold moment, and British Columbia's vast reserves of clean electricity are seen by some to hold the key to that future. Here's a glimpse behind the headlines.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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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