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Matt Simmons

@writermjs

Journalist at The Narwhal based on unceded Gidimt’en Clan territory, Wet’suwet’en Nation

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As Carl Sagan put it, you have to know the past to understand the present. Here's a look into the complicated history behind current conflict over the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline in northwest B.C. More to come... thenarwhal.ca/prince-rupert-…

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“​​I think everyone has the #CoastalGasLink scenario in mind in the context of what is developing around #PRGT,” commented Staff Lawyer Gavin Smith. If the project proceeds, we can anticipate very pronounced opposition. #PrinceRupert #LNG #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/prince-rupert-…

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In their own words: Fort Chipewyan residents downstream of the Alberta oilsands told Amber Bracken about their fears about the water "Is it toxic? Is it not toxic? Is it safe to drink? Is it not safe to drink? And who do we believe at the end of the day?" thenarwhal.ca/fort-chipewyan…

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“We’re stuck in this cycle of people only paying attention when it’s really heated, race-based conflict and the fact that this is nation to nation is even juicier. But that’s not the story — the story is the climate is going to kill us all.” #prgt #lng gitanyowchiefs.com/news/unravelli…

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How is this report from earlier this week not dominating the news? Earth’s ‘vital signs’ show humanity’s future in balance, say climate experts. More scientists are looking into possibility of societal collapse, report says theguardian.com/environment/20…

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Life downstream of the oilsands is complicated... This stunning piece by Amber Bracken is something you need to spend time with. thenarwhal.ca/fort-chipewyan…

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We put together a kind of TLDR version of my deep dive on #PRGT for folks looking to get a handle on what's happening up here and what comes next.

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Residents of Fort Chipewyan spoke with Amber Bracken about life downstream from Alberta’s oilsands. One of them, Claire Cardinal, has since died from cancer. “Claire wanted her story to be told,” said her husband, Kenneth Whiteknife. Our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-for…

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“At the stage of the climate emergency that we’re in, this is going to be something that we’re going to be fighting for the rest of our lives – for the rest of our lives, we’re going to have a fire season,” said Globe photojournalist Gavin John. “We should be covering that.”

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It’s still not clear whether the BC NDP or the BC Conservatives will form B.C.’s next government, but the BC Greens could once again hold the balance of power — just as they did in 2017 #bcelection 2024 #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/bc-election-re…

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Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs have filed a new legal challenge against Ksi Lisims LNG project, saying B.C. failed to consult on potential impacts to salmon. #bcpoli VIA Matt Simmons thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-lng…

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NEW: Gitanyow files legal challenge against Ksi Lisims LNG, alleging B.C. government failed in its duty to consult, putting juvenile salmon at risk.

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“This project threatens our food security and government has denied Gitanyow a role in decision making,” Simogyet (Hereditary Chief) Malii Glen Williams said. David Eby #gitanyownation #indigenousrights #lng #ksilisims

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So damn proud to work with all these amazing ppl. My baby role in this beautiful series was having the huge honour (and joy) of going out in the field with Steph Eva Wood to shoot photos for her story. It was so fun and featured a hilarious little griz! thenarwhal.ca/salmon-lake-ba…

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Northwest B.C. just went Conservative for the first time, with NDP cabinet minister Nathan Cullen losing his seat. What happened? #bcpoli Via Matt Simmons thenarwhal.ca/bc-election-no…

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The blockade and legal challenge against #PRGT are focused on safeguarding the land, waters and wildlife. “Protecting the Nass River salmon is essential for our survival. Without them, we have nothing.”—Simogyet Watakhayetsxw Deborah Good, Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-lng…

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With Los Angeles ablaze, it’s time we start thinking about wildfires year-round. That includes listening to the humans protecting us from a powerful force of nature — and the struggles firefighters everywhere face beyond the frontlines, Matt Simmons writes: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-bc-…

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What do migratory birds and climate change have in common? Neither know political borders. An international network of scientists is tracking bird movement to address conservation concerns, Matt Simmons writes #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/birds-tiny-bac…