Climate and Energy

The Trans Mountain Expansion Project is all risk, little reward for BC and the coast. Find out what we’re doing to stop it.

Governments must manage greenhouse gas emissions with the same rigour that we expect in managing finances.

In the face of other major projects like Trans Mountain, the defeat of Northern Gateway reminds us just how powerful communities can be.

In 2016, West Coast marked a major victory with the defeat of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines and tankers project.

The current federal government has pledged that Canada will “do its part” to fight climate change. We work to hold the government to that promise.

Canada’s track record in fighting climate change is not good. From being the only country to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol to making weak international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, Canada needs to do more – and better – in the fight against climate change. 

BC had the first economy-wide carbon tax in North America, but its greenhouse gas pollution is rising. Talk about failing to live up to your potential.

West Coast Environmental Law has been on the forefront of demanding a real climate leadership plan from British Columbia – one that will enable the province to achieve the greenhouse gas reduction targets that the Legislature has enshrined in law. 

Local governments are on the front lines of a changing climate. Our report, Preparing for Climate Change: An Implementation Guide for Local Governments in BC, describes the tools available for local decision-makers, and highlights useful experiences and good practices from around the province and across Canada.