Scholarly Podcast: “Listening to Fire Knowledges in and around the Okanagan Valley” by Judith Burr (UBC Geography). Clips from Episode 2, "Challenging, beautiful bioregion." Listen to full episodes on our website! tinyurl.com/h3hsc7rt #wildfire #podcast #climatechange #fireseason

🔍 'Critical Minerals'—a solution or a problem? Attend an online Q&A with experts (including @BCMLR's co-chairs) to learn about the true impact of mining these resources on the environment and communities. Register here: watershedsentinel.ca/articles/webin…

Alaska's indigenous communities demand a stop to a BC mining operation endangering vital ecological zones downstream. “The environmental harms don't just stop at arbitrary borders, and cultural rights don't really either.” nationalobserver.com/2024/08/09/new…

🌲 From weak laws to inadequate oversight—BC's mining practices need an overhaul. Help us push for reforms that prioritize community & environmental wellbeing. Join here: reformbcmining.ca/join/

“History shows that miners almost always declare bankruptcy and walk away before the mines are reclaimed and closed… The pattern of mine reclamation ultimately being left to the government has happened time and time again in the Yukon.” elliotlaketoday.com/national-news/…

🔍 Exploring the truth behind 'critical minerals' designations. Do they really advance clean energy, or are they just boosting the mining industry under a green guise? Dive into this enlightening read from Scientific American to learn more. scientificamerican.com/article/dodgy-… #MiningReform #CleanEnergy

💸 Minimal fines for major violations. The penalties faced by Teck Resources for exceeding waste discharge limits barely scratch the surface of holding mining giants accountable. We need stronger penalties to deter environmental harm. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

"Without regard for the status of how critical—or not—a material actually is ... this tranche of [US] legislation simply allows the #mining industry to co-opt the green economy moment ... communities and the environment will ultimately pay" Well said! scientificamerican.com/article/dodgy-…

Our latest issue features artwork by Tania Willard! Special Issue no. 221, Learning from Disaster: A Decade After the Mount Polley Tailings Dam Failure (Spring 2024) available online or in print. bcstudies.com bushgallery.ca #indiginousart #secwépemc

🌧️ By 2050, heavy rains could impact 25% of global copper projects, exacerbating risks of environmental damage. How prepared is BC to handle these new challenges in an era of climate change? mining.com/heavy-rains-to…

"Promises made in discussions on energy transitions, as well as the focus on critical minerals while investment continues in fossil fuels, ignore better and more just ways to decarbonize the economy" policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/augu…

Discover the power of quiet mobilization in rural BC post-Mount Polley. The latest BC Studies Journal issue explores how communities fight in subtle ways for environmental justice: ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcst… #MountPolley #CommunityAction #RuralBC

“[A]ll of the Elders…were crying when they were talking about it because around the Quesnel Lake area the first thing that came to mind was that the salmon were swimming up the Fraser River at the time where we catch our fish,” Chief Sellars. ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcst… #bcpoli

BC authorities ordered the shutdown of an unauthorized worker camp at a mining site owned by Artemis Gold Inc.. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

NEW ARTICLE! From Special Issue no. 221, Learning from Disaster: A Decade After the Mount Polley Tailings Dam Failure (Spring 2024) Read online or purchase on our website! bcstudies.com ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcst… #britishcolumbia #mining #environmentaldisaster

🌿 At BC Mining Law Reform, we're committed to safeguarding the environment and communities from the impacts of irresponsible mining practices. Join us in advocating for stricter regulations and true accountability: reformbcmining.ca/join/

🐟BC’s mining approval process is raising alarms for its likely impact on Alaska’s salmon, as environmental safeguards appear sidelined. We need rigorous environmental assessments and international cooperation to safeguard our shared natural resources. adn.com/opinions/2024/…

Read this NEW REFLECTION by Sonia Furstenau in Special Issue no. 221, Learning from Disaster: A Decade After the Mount Polley Tailings Dam Failure (Spring 2024)! To purchase a copy visit our website or read online. bcstudies.com #mining #britishcolumbia #conservation

As mines get bigger, the consequences for our landscapes and waterways grow. Larger mines mean: 1. Bigger land disturbances 🏞️ 2. More water diversion 💧 3. Increased downstream temperatures 🔥 🎧Listen to the full podcast interview here: pnc.st/s/beneath-the-…

⛏️Ten years after Mount Polley, communities and ecosystems still reel from the disaster's impact. In order to actually achieve 'world-leading mining regulations’ Josie Osborne, we need more #miningreforms, FPIC for mineral claims & stricter oversight. canadianminingjournal.com/featured-artic…