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Pipelines and Tankers Media Releases

Below is a list of recent West Coast Media Releases related to Tar Sands, Tankers, and Pipelines:

  • January 18, 2012: West Coast Environmental Law reacts to President Obama’s decision to reject TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline
     
  • January 9, 2012: Foreign Funding Poll: British Columbians Worried about Foreign Investment in Canadian Resources, Not Philanthropic Support for Environmental Groups

  • January 7, 2012: West Coast Environmental Law Reacts to Prime Minister's Statements About Potential "Hijacking" of Enbridge Hearings by Foreign Interests

  • January 5, 2012: West Coast Environmental Law responds to “Ethical” Oil smear campaign

  • June 21, 2011: Ottawa Must Meet Responsibility to Protect Environment at Risk From Chemicals Used For Shale Gas and in Situ Tar Sands
     
  • June 8, 2011: Keeping our oceans oil-spill free: BC groups applaud federal NDP’s leadership on tanker ban bil

  • April 28, 2011: Oil tanker issue will influence how four in 10 British Columbians vote in federal election 
     
  • March 22, 2011: Enbridge Pipeline: First Nations Urge BMO to Withhold Financing 
     
  • February 24, 2011: Widespread dismay at “backwards” attempt by western Premiers to block coastal protection from oil spills
     
  • February 16, 2011: BC Groups Praise Decision to Fast-Track Oil Tanker Ban Legislation 

     

 

 

 

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12 April, 2013
Media Advisory: Renowned National Geographic Explorer J. Michael Fay to speak in Vancouver as part of international tour to warn against dangers of mining activities in northern BC
25 February, 2013
Media Advisory: Opinion-leaders from across BC come together to discuss cumulative environmental impacts in the province at Beyond Pipelines: Managing the Cumulative Impacts of Resource Development in BC
21 February, 2013
BC’s Land Use Laws ‘Hardwired for Failure’

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11 April, 2013
Undermining Our Future : Mining's Privileged Access to Land - A Free Entry Backgrounder
12 March, 2013
Beyond Pipelines: Managing the Cumulative Impacts of Resource Development in BC Dialogue Summary
21 February, 2013
Land Use Planning for Nature, Climate and Communities: Taking Stock and Moving Forward

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