Raincoast in the news, 2024
2024 news media hits coming soon.
New report tackles microfibre pollution crisis, outlines solutions
Ocean Diagnostics
2024 11 26
…Microfibres are a major part of the global plastic pollution challenge. These tiny particles from clothing can be found everywhere in the Canadian environment, and increasingly threaten the health of fish, wildlife, and people.
Canada approved a major port expansion in endangered orca habitat — now it’s going to court
Salish Current
Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood
2024 02 20
…The Lummi Nation has brought one of two challenges before B.C. courts to federal and provincial approval last year for proposed expansion of the Roberts Bank shipping terminal at Delta. The challenges
B.C. environmental groups request review of tire chemical linked to salmon deaths
CBC
Brenna Owen
2024 02 07
…Chemical used in tire rubber linked to deaths of coho salmon, experts say.
Bigg’s killer whale sightings continue upward trend in Salish Sea
CBC
Rafferty Baker
2024 08 14 …
Canada has a chance to lead on the world stage with an improved Nature Accountability Act
The Hill Times
Independent Senator Rosa Galvez, Kristen Walters, Akaash Maharah
2024 07 29
Bill C-73 is a much-needed piece of legislation that would give the National Biodiversity Strategy legal teeth, and make it enforceable by the courts.
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Can B.C.’s southern resident orcas be taken off the path to extinction?
CTV News Vancouver
Brenna Owen
2024 07 25
…The top ocean predators are classified as endangered under Canadian and U.S. species-at-risk laws, which are meant to trigger protections.
Can B.C.’s southern resident orcas be taken off the path to extinction?
Vancouver Sun
Brenna Owen
2024 07 25
…The top ocean predators are classified as endangered under Canadian and U.S. species-at-risk laws, which are meant to trigger protections.
Backtracking on Trans Mountain Expansion Project commitments threatens the survival of the 73 Southern Resident Killer Whales
Ecojustice
2024 07 25
…The critically endangered species now faces a sevenfold increase in oil tanker traffic without protections from underwater noise or vessel strikes.
The killer whales are speaking, but is the minister of transport listening?
The Hill Times
Aneri Garg, Peter Ross
2024 07 22
Now is the time for a transition plan towards watertight regulations that can reverse the possibility of Southern Resident killer whales going extinct this century.
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Ocean Wise pulls sustainability recommendation for southeast Alaska salmon
Watershed Watch Salmon Society
David Mills
2024 07 12
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Ocean Wise pulls label from some Alaskan salmon fisheries
CBC
The Canadian Press
2024 07 11
…Sustainability group says there are questions over impact of Alaskan fisheries on chinook salmon heading south.
Some Alaskan salmon fisheries lose Ocean Wise label amid concern for B.C.-bound stock
The Globe and Mail
The Canadian Press
2024 07 11
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Coho killer: How researchers uncovered a tire toxin decimating salmon populations
The Discourse
Julie Chadwick
2024 07 11
…Scientists across North America have joined forces to save salmon from a toxic chemical known as 6PPD-Quinone.
Critically endangered orcas in B.C. are struggling to navigate in a sea of shipping noise
The Globe and Mail
2024 05 26
…Our need for transportation and shipping is causing a kind of pollution that’s invisible (and in this case, inaudible) to humans.
Historical documents show DDT, arsenic buried at Richmond works yard
Richmond News
Maria Rantanen
2024 05 25
…The city has budgeted $70M for the first phase of rebuilding the Lynas Lane works yard.
After a record year for bear killings, B.C. conservation officers face calls for a gentler approach
The Globe and Mail
Justine Hunter
2024-01-12
…Too many orphaned cubs, shot for getting too close to humans, could have been saved if officers had better training and policies, advocates say.
Conservation group buys out hunting rights in B.C. rainforest to protect wildlife
The Globe and Mail
Canadian Press
2024 01 04 …
Conservation group buys out hunting rights in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest to protect wildlife
CBC
Chuck Chiang
2024-01-04
…The tenure covers a quarter of the Great Bear Rainforest.
