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Amidst tariff threats & climate impacts, the term “critical minerals” evokes a sense of nationalism and urgency, and has been the subject of intensive lobbying by the mining industry. This primer by Nikki Skuce fact-checks and broadens the convo 👇 #bcpoli northernconfluence.ca/wp-content/upl…



A recording of our #HighSeasTreaty webinar with Oceans North is up 💻 The treaty is an agreement to protect marine life in parts of the ocean beyond any country’s jurisdiction. We get into opportunities & obstacles in its path to implementation in Canada youtube.com/watch?v=qDbz-w…

“Superfunds" and other tools to #MakePollutersPay (like Sue Big Oil) aim to relieve the burden of climate costs from taxpayers – looking to fossil fuel companies that profit from products that cause the destruction counterpunch.org/2025/03/03/who…



WCEL Lawyer Anna Johnston was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her exceptional contributions to climate and enviro protection 👏 Anna reflects on this honour and why it’s critical to keep pushing for action in this Q&A wcel.org/blog/west-coas…



New poll: Most Canadians want Canada to invest in #RenewableEnergy instead of fossil fuel developments ➕ want Canada to follow through on nature & climate commitments despite the US administration's decisions. More details 👇 #cdnpoli David Suzuki FDN davidsuzuki.org/press/majority…





These positive outcomes continue to pave the way towards Big Oil's day of reckoning in court, and is inspiring for other movements aiming #MakePollutersPay their fair share of climate costs, like Sue Big Oil here in BC. #ClimateLitigation corporateknights.com/category-clima…