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AI and the Climate
In the Peachland Post October 3 edition, Robert Tarrant wrote a thoughtful piece on AI. (see the full article below) And just today, Oct...
Oct 95 min read


Youth Climate Action at Okanagan College
Youth are involved in Climate Action at Penticton's Okanagan College, starting a Green Club.
Oct 71 min read


What’s the story on BC Hydro’s power needs?
(photo Pok Rie, Pexels.com ) By Henry Sielmann, First Things First Okanagan You may have read recent news about BC Hydro buying 25% of...
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Kelowna LNG Storage: a misguided FortisBC Proposal
FortisBC is proposing to the BC Utilities Commission BCUC that a Liquid Natural Gas storage facility be built very near parks, housing,...
Dec 1, 20244 min read


Farmers Market Conversations
Meredith and FTFO volunteer chat with public about climate solutions and fossil gas
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Repair Don't Recycle or Toss
If you have a broken light or vacuum or toaster, what do you do? The first inclination is to go to the recycling depot or (gasp) the ...
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Fortis Planning Pipeline Extension
Fortis Energy - Okanagan Capacity Upgrade Project Fortis is planning to increase capacity in the Okanagan by adding approximately 30...
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Fair Conservation Compensation Needed
Conservation cash vital to securing B.C.’s old-growth deferrals Rochelle Baker January 12th 2022 4-6 minutes Ken Wu, chair of the new...
Jan 13, 20223 min read


Global Climate Strike FFF in Penticton
Jim Beattie, FTFO Chair, Speaking notes to Fridays For Future, Sept 24 I am glad to be here representing FTFO to support Friday’s for the...
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Climate change has already done irreversible damage. Don’t make it worse
By Joel Burcat August 22nd 2021 nationalobserver.com MP Richard Cannings and kids at July 29 Penticton's On Fire! pledge march. On Aug....
Aug 23, 20214 min read


Raise your voice
As a former NDP MLA, Okanagan-Penticton, I am adding my voice to those many British Columbians who are passionately calling for the...
Jul 16, 20212 min read
Penticton's Sustainability Committee
Penticton Sustainability Advisory Committee allows citizens to observe.
Nov 2, 20201 min read


TMX isn't viable in today's market
Another study pointing to ending fossil fuels. "Canadian oil producers would be taking a loss of US$4 to $6 per barrel if they sold to...
Oct 30, 20204 min read


Why the Gas Tax is Working
In reply to “Taxpayers say cancel carbon tax” by Kris Sims, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Climate change is happening. Devastating...
Oct 9, 20202 min read


Fridays For Future Climate Strike
NOTE: January 2 will be at RDOS office: 101 Martin St, Penticton Following the well-attended September 27, 2019, global Climate Strike...
Jan 18, 20201 min read


Cool It! in schools engages kids in climate action
FTFO seeks Penticton council support for Cool It! in schools.
Nov 6, 20193 min read