This one was a cool rally, which I wish had been held at a different location. Does a tree falling in a forest make noise if there is no one to witness it?
About 60 environmental activists gathered at MLA Murray Rankin’s office to demand an end to fracking in BC.
The event was hosted by environmental advocacy groups Dogwood and Frack Free BC, and held in conjunction with Frack Free BC’s week of action, holding rallies in various communities across the province.
Guest speakers were Kiki Wood of stand.earth, and Dr. Janet Ray of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE). Both denounced the widespread impact of fracking across the province, from air pollution and climate impact to groundwater poisoning, and urged our government to put an end to the practice.
Wood in particular stressed the fact that fracking is far more widespread in BC than people might think; it’s not just in Texas or Pennsylvania. As for Dr. Ray, she highlighted the link between fracking wells and cancer, and encouraged people to make socially conscious choices to facilitate the transition to cleaner energy sources.
This rally at an MLA office is one of many hosted by large advocacy groups such as Dogwood. Unfortunately, they usually receive very little exposure, especially when held after business hours, and this instance was no exception. Holding them at more suitable locations, such as a busy intersection or right outside a news studio, might improve their effectiveness.
Supporting the cause of Palestinian liberation? Have a look at what your bloody taxpayer money is funding.
Don't hold your breath, but this ceasefire might actually hold longer than the previous one. In the meantime the rallies…
Shea Smith was such an outstanding advocate that he was worth not one, but two celebrations of life. Today was…
The presence of police officers in high schools is the object of heated debate. Threats by the provincial government to…
I've got good news and bad news for my followers. Come see how my recovery—or lack thereof—will impact this publication.
Protests need exposure in order to be effective, yet activists struggle with reaching out to news outlets. Come read about…
