The practicality of energy choice in Vancouver
Vancouver’s decision to reverse the ban on natural gas appliances in new homes should serve as the beginning of a necessary conversation about energy system choices, writes CEO Stewart Muir.
The City of Richmond’s contorted relationship with fossil fuels
After voting to sue fuel companies for their role in climate change, local officials signed off on a jet-fuel pipeline project that will create decades of emissions. Awkward? Stewart Muir looks at the issue.
Momentum grows for collaborative approach on climate change
British Columbia municipalities, having had a chance to consider litigation strategy, are now saying there are better ways to go.
Forget “and-or” in energy transitions, it’s time to talk about “and-more”
The road to transitioning British Columbia and Canada to a lower-carbon economy will have bumps, roadblocks and many twists and turns that we may not even be able to see today.
What has the resource economy got to do with filling a tub?
Economists at Vancouver’s Urban Futures Institute discovered that an ordinary bathroom holds the key to understanding the heart of British Columbia.
Metro Vancouver enriched by our smarter, quicker, cleaner and safer resource trade
Our natural-resource firms are big creators of wealth and work that keep B.C.’s economy rolling, finance our education and health services and support thousands of families.
What does responsible development mean to you? One community’s viewpoint
Is it possible to create quality, respectful conversations about natural resource issues – even when tempers are running hot? Resource Works offers some ideas to help municipal leaders navigate this challenging area.
UBCM 2015 Briefing Book
For mayors and councillors from communities across British Columbia, here is a tool providing greater context on important natural resource topics being discussed at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2015 convention.
Powerful truths about the real impact of natural resources in Metro Vancouver
The health of BC’s economy depends on exporting natural resources, yet many British Columbians can find it difficult to grasp how this economic activity benefits them and their communities.