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The place to get news on happenings related to British Columbia's environment.

As part of our work, Organizing for Change tracks major environmental announcements by the BC government. Updates to this portion of the site will be happening soon - check back later!

2009 Budget - Core Climate Plan Intact but Lacks Green Stimulus: Leading environmental groups praised the BC government's February 2009 budget for reaffirming its commitment to tackle climate change. Yet the groups also said BC’s promised transition to a “low carbon economy” will be stalled by failing to introduce a true green stimulus package and increasing subsidies to carbon-emitting sectors such as oil and gas industries.
Our 2009/2010 Priorities: Organizing for Change is a coalition project of leading environmental organizations in British Columbia. Our mission is to develop collective tools and strategies to help these groups communicate their priorities, and build public support for environmental initiatives. We're working hard on our current priorities, and have seen big progress on two of them! The BC government announced it was banning mining, oil and gas development in the Flathead River Valley in early February - our first-step ask for that priority. Then in the BC budget we saw a $35 million top up to the successful Live Smart energy retrofit program - great news for energy conservation! More to do on both of those priorities, but big leaps forward for both!
B.C. environmental groups applaud Carbon Tax legislation: A coalition of more than 16 environmental groups from across British Columbia welcomed the introduction of the province's landmark carbon tax into the Legislature.
Budget 2008 Meets Key Tests on Climate Commitments: Major BC environmental groups today welcomed the 2008 budget that will put BC firmly on the path to achieve bold commitments set out in the 2007 Throne Speech.
2008 Legislative Session Begins: Speech from the throne reiterates Premier's commitments on climate action
Massive Transit Investment Announced: Province announces $14 billion new dollars for transit; Aims to double transit ridership.
Habitat Protection for Mountain Caribou: Government announces major milestone for mountain caribou habitat protection

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	Document Actions Victoria Watch Up one level The place to get news on happenings related to British Columbia's environment. As part of our work, Organizing for Change tracks major environmental announcements by the BC government. Updates to this portion of the site will be happening soon - check back later! 2009 Budget - Core Climate Plan Intact but Lacks Green Stimulus Leading environmental groups praised the BC government's February 2009 budget for reaffirming its commitment to tackle climate change. Yet the groups also said BC’s promised transition to a “low carbon economy” will be stalled by failing to introduce a true green stimulus package and increasing subsidies to carbon-emitting sectors such as oil and gas industries. Our 2009/2010 Priorities Organizing for Change is a coalition project of leading environmental organizations in British Columbia. Our mission is to develop collective tools and strategies to help these groups communicate their priorities, and build public support for environmental initiatives. We're working hard on our current priorities, and have seen big progress on two of them! The BC government announced it was banning mining, oil and gas development in the Flathead River Valley in early February - our first-step ask for that priority. Then in the BC budget we saw a $35 million top up to the successful Live Smart energy retrofit program - great news for energy conservation! More to do on both of those priorities, but big leaps forward for both! B.C. environmental groups applaud Carbon Tax legislation A coalition of more than 16 environmental groups from across British Columbia welcomed the introduction of the province's landmark carbon tax into the Legislature. Budget 2008 Meets Key Tests on Climate Commitments Major BC environmental groups today welcomed the 2008 budget that will put BC firmly on the path to achieve bold commitments set out in the 2007 Throne Speech. 2008 Legislative Session Begins Speech from the throne reiterates Premier's commitments on climate action Massive Transit Investment Announced Province announces $14 billion new dollars for transit; Aims to double transit ridership. Habitat Protection for Mountain Caribou Government announces major milestone for mountain caribou habitat protection