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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


B.C. company wants to open $300M made-in-Canada sand mine to fuel anticipated fracking, LNG boom
CBC.ca May 4, 2025 Proposal comes as province focuses on new developments, igniting worry among climate groups A fracking well pad is...
May 53 min read


EVs and Public Transportation
(photo by Kindel Media) In the wonderful article by Peter McCartney of the Wilderness Committee, "System Change not Climate Change,", the...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


We have solutions. Fossil gas isn’t one of them.
Fossil Fuels are NOT a solution to climate change.
May 29, 20223 min read


Renewables are Doable !
https://davidsuzuki.org/project/clean-electricity/ We can move boldly and rapidly to renewable energy systems. We must do that! Doing...
May 25, 20223 min read
Major solar breakthrough means energy can be stored for up to 18 years
euronews.com By Lottie Limb • Updated: 12/04/2022 5-6 minutes Solar-powered electronics are one step closer to becoming an everyday part...
Apr 19, 20223 min read


IPCC Report Is a Prescription for Fixing the Climate Crisis—'It's Now or Never'
It's time to swallow the pill. treehugger.com By Lloyd Alter April 5, 2022 Fact checked by Katherine Martinko Reports from the...
Apr 6, 20228 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


How Bad Is My Gas Stove?
https://carbonswitch.co/how-bad-is-my-gas-stove-part-two How bad are gas stoves? I ran some experiments to find out. Michael Thomas...
Jan 18, 20226 min read


A 2022 Agenda for Cascadia’s Climate Dreams The Tyee
thetyee.ca Peter Fairley 8-11 minutes Tom McCoy, co-founder of C6 Forest to Farm, with sawmill dust that the nonprofit is converting to...
Dec 9, 20215 min read


Why solar canopies for parking lots are a smart green move
e360.yale.edu By Richard Conniff • November 22, 2021 12-15 minutes Solar farms are proliferating on undeveloped land, often harming...
Nov 29, 20217 min read


EVs are not without huge issues
rabble.ca The terrible paradox of the green energy transition Joyce Nelson 8-10 minutes An asbestos mine in Quebec, Canada. Credit:...
Nov 24, 20215 min read


Solar is MOVING UP! Cheaper panels, interest in going green spurs boom in rooftop solar
Falling prices for panels and environmental concerns convince some to find potential in their rooftops Curt Petrovich · CBC News ·...
Sep 15, 20216 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
When it comes to cost, wind and solar projects beat coal
Almost two-thirds of wind and solar projects built globally last year will be able to generate cheaper electricity than even the world’s...
Jun 24, 20212 min read


CleanTech in Canada
Cleantech: B.C.’s $100-billion opportunity February 18th, 2021 Andrea Reimer Columnist @andreareimer nationalobserver.com When I was...
Feb 20, 20214 min read
Canada's Nuclear Plan
Pairing Renewables with Nuclear Power Generation to meet 2050 GHG Emission Reduction Targets
Nov 6, 20208 min read


A Climate Solution Lighter than Air
BC recently budgeted $10 million to install and operate ten public hydrogen refueling stations, hoping this will encourage greater use of...
Oct 9, 20201 min read