An Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Pacific Carbon Trust¹ shows that a solid majority of British Columbians support their provincial government taking a variety of actions on climate change.

British Columbians want to see their provincial government take an active role, with seven-in-ten (72%) agreeing with the statement that “the BC government should continue to take an active role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change.” Only 8% of British Columbians disagree with this statement.

Bio-Diesel: a slick mission

Few people would consider frying their food with gasoline, but two Victoria men — and hundreds of co-op members — believe the deep fryer is exactly where the best fuel comes from: and they are on a slick mission to grease mentalities about how everyone can fill up.

April 19, 2012

Dear Premier Clark,

Your government has not spoken out for or against the Northern Gateway pipeline proposed by Enbridge Inc., rather preferring to wait until the National Energy Review Board process is complete. I am writing to you today to explain that unfortunately the current Northern Gateway environmental and public interest process is flawed, and as a result the public interest of B.C. is not protected.

The federal government, as I am sure you are aware, has publicly endorsed the project, stated it is in the national interest of Canada, and has systematically demonized individuals and groups who oppose the project. This behaviour has made a travesty of the necessary arm's length relationship between government and an independent regulatory body.