West Coast Environmental Law

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These positive outcomes continue to pave the way towards Big Oil's day of reckoning in court, and is inspiring for other movements aiming #MakePollutersPay their fair share of climate costs, like @SueBigOil here in BC. #ClimateLitigation https://t.co/zvCV6phmr6

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Your daily reminder: #climatechange and fossil fuel use is expensive. #flooding #bcpoli https://t.co/WULdDbLra9

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West Coast is looking for a Donor Relations Coordinator to join our team 🔍 Help support our fundraising capacity so we can keep working towards a more just, sustainable future. Apply by April 20 | Details: https://t.co/emAzWXnBOO

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This troubling #Greenpeace verdict reminds us of the essential role that anti-SLAPP laws (like BC's Protection of Public Participation Act) play in a healthy democracy, to prevent powerful actors from weaponizing lawsuits to silence valid concerns https://t.co/Nrxzg30Qt9

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Hiring: We're looking for an Environmental / #IndigenousRights lawyer to join us! If you're passionate about advancing environmental sustainability, social justice and Indigenous self-determination, apply by April 20 & help us by sharing with your circles https://t.co/AbRTpGC5lA

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New poll: Most Canadians want Canada to invest in #RenewableEnergy instead of fossil fuel developments ➕ want Canada to follow through on nature & climate commitments despite the US administration's decisions. More details 👇 #cdnpoli @DavidSuzukiFDN https://t.co/VnalizJZF6

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Our letter outlines principles that must guide Canada’s response, like prioritizing forest ecosystem health, directing public funding to workers rather than corps, maintaining access to key export markets, and ensuring First Nations leadership and consent: https://t.co/Xg7KcjGDHq

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Canada is spending billions to help industry deal with US tariffs. We teamed up with other leading conservation orgs to tell our federal party leaders: relief measures must not harm Canada's already threatened #OldGrowth and primary forests. #cdnpoli https://t.co/Y0mCVPxlPO

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Here's an analysis of what we might expect from Mark Carney on #ClimatePolicy and action, such as #NetZero policies, #CleanEnergy plans, oil & gas industry standards, and what's next after the carbon tax. #cdnpoli https://t.co/x4SxICfFw6

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Check out Wonders of the Salish Sea, a speaker series where local experts will share their passion and knowledge on the incredible ecosystems and wildlife of the #SalishSea. Program below 🌊 https://t.co/ybqEsJ0ffI

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WCEL Lawyer @inlawandequity was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her exceptional contributions to climate and enviro protection 👏 Anna reflects on this honour and why it’s critical to keep pushing for action in this Q&A https://t.co/q22nwPgoE5

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Excited to announce the public launch of CLARA -- the Climate Accountability Research Assistant: https://t.co/Rl7pJ7IKk1

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#ClimateAction and disaster risk management are sidelined in #BCBudget2025, despite back-to-back extreme wildfire seasons and flooding events which have displaced thousands of people and caused billions in damages. #bcpoli https://t.co/r5v090RPWH

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“Superfunds" and other tools to #MakePollutersPay (like @SueBigOil) aim to relieve the burden of climate costs from taxpayers – looking to fossil fuel companies that profit from products that cause the destruction https://t.co/aEfEc3XR8K

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A recording of our #HighSeasTreaty webinar with @Oceans_North is up 💻 The treaty is an agreement to protect marine life in parts of the ocean beyond any country’s jurisdiction. We get into opportunities & obstacles in its path to implementation in Canada https://t.co/ZlRIIca37j

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Nisga'a Ts'amiks Vancouver Society is inviting community members to welcome in the Nisga'a new year 🎇 Hoobiyee celebrations and activities are happening today and tomorrow at the PNE Forum (2901 E Hastings). Program below! https://t.co/9nHTOhZghl

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Watch now: Joe Karthein of Save What's Left Conservation Society spotlights current proposed clear cuts around the Nelson area, the current state of BC forestry practices and industry lobbying, and what's needed to protect remaining primary forests in BC.
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Amidst tariff threats & climate impacts, the term “critical minerals” evokes a sense of nationalism and urgency, and has been the subject of intensive lobbying by the mining industry. This primer by @nikkiskuce fact-checks and broadens the convo 👇 #bcpoli https://t.co/BLoimaTRs1