From Other Environmental Groups (March)

Clean Energy Canada’s “More for Less” Report — This report makes a compelling case for heat pumps, highlighting their benefits for health, safety, household affordability, and emissions reduction.
Canada Off-Track on Climate Targets. A national environmental review finds Canada isn’t currently on pace to meet its climate goals for 2026 or 2030, highlighting gaps in industrial carbon pricing and policy coordination. For the story, go here
Wild Salmon Monitoring Decreases. Research shows that monitoring of wild Pacific salmon populations in Canada has declined, reducing critical data needed for conservation and management in the face of climate and industrial threats. For more information from SFU, go here.

Dutch Court Rules Government Must Act on Climate for Bonaire. In a landmark ruling, the Hague District Court found the Netherlands must strengthen its climate mitigation and adaptation plans, including specific protections for citizens of the Caribbean island of Bonaire, as part of human rights obligations. Full story here.
Ocean Warming Driving ‘Staggering’ Marine Life Loss, Study Warns. Reporting from The Guardian highlights new research showing chronic ocean heating is causing dramatic declines in marine life as rising seabed temperatures disrupt fragile ecosystems. Scientists warn that without rapid cuts to fossil fuel emissions, warming seas could accelerate biodiversity loss and threaten global food chains and coastal communities. For the full story, go here.

B.C. Emissions Down, Progress Still Visible. A recent provincial report shows net greenhouse gas emissions in British Columbia declined in 2023 and intensity per unit of GDP has dropped significantly, partly due to increased renewable energy and heat pump uptake. For more information, go here.
Tree Planting Initiative Continues to Expand Across Canada. The Government of Canada, partnering with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund, is expanding the 2 illion Trees program; supporting urban forests and nature-based climate solutions in communities nationwide. Full story here
Sunk Costs: Time, money, material goods that we have or have lost but which we have loyalty to and so can’t change…including who you are or how you define yourself. It also connects well to climate and environment… worth a listen: https://youtu.be/Ymdut8EodIk