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GARRY MERKEL ON FAIRY CREEK
‘We’re going to have Fairy Creeks happen all the time’: Q&A with Garry Merkel from B.C.’s old-growth review panel
Read More ShareWATCH: SKI RESORT REALITIES IN A WARMING CLIMATE WEBINAR
Ski Resorts operate on the front lines of climate change, experiencing the effects of shorter winters and warmer temperatures that ultimately affect their bottom line. Many have already implemented a robust sustainability program and are...
Read More ShareJUNE CLIMATE CHALLENGE: COMMUTE CLEANER
One of the challenges that Canada faces in reducing our emissions is the sheer size of our country, how far apart our major cities can be, and the fact that some of our fellow...
Read More ShareSO WHAT DOES POWC ACTUALLY DO?
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to turn passionate outdoor people into effective climate advocates. Protect Our Winters Canada is a passionate community of enthusiasts, professional athletes and industry brands uniting the outdoor community to...
Read More ShareBIG WIN FOR POW & ALLIES
When the leadership team from our Montreal chapter first tabled the idea of building a campaign around the proposed GNL pipeline, we weren't sure it was a winnable fight. POW Canada members stepped up...
Read More ShareCHINA THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET
When you talk to people about progress on climate change, how often do you hear "well our emissions are nothing compared to China and until they take it seriously, why should we?". Well, time will...
Read More ShareMAY CLIMATE CHALLENGE: PLANT A SEED OF CHANGE
When you grow your own food, you drastically reduce the distance it has to travel to get to your table! You also avoid potentially environmentally destructive farming practices, and rely less on an industry...
Read More ShareRING OF FIRE
Get this………..Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing forward with plans for a proposed mining belt in Northern Ontario called the Ring of Fire, which, from an emissions standpoint, would be equivalent to the Alberta Tar Sands. Crazy right?!?!!? Currently, the...
Read More ShareLOSING OUR COOL: THE FUTURE OF SNOWSPORTS IN A WARMING WORLD
A research report examining the impacts of climate change through the careers of two prominent female Olympic gold medalists: Nancy Greene (gold in 1968) and Ashleigh McIvor (gold in 2010). Using the latest in...
Read More ShareWE’RE HIRING (X2): STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Are you interested in turning your passion for the outdoors into climate action! We're hiring for two key positions within our growing organization. Strategic Partnerships Director Location: Remote within Canada ROLE DESCRIPTION: The Strategic...
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