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WHAT IS FRACTIONAL RESERVE BANKING AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
Amidst our discussion about divestment, it is helpful to understand the banking system and some of the relevant mechanisms of money. This explainer will cover the basics of the fractional reserve banking system and...
Read More ShareMAKING A SPLASH WITH POW'S NEW WEBSITE
We understand that in order to efficiently organize and engage our members, we need to have a space where we can educate, inform, and equip people with the tools to be an effective climate...
Read More ShareCLIMATE LEGISLATION'S BIG WIN
The Senate passed the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12), confirming the first-ever climate accountability legislation in Canada — a historic moment for climate action in Canada! Bill C-12 enshrines Canada’s commitment to reach net-zero...
Read More ShareBIG WIN FROM #DECLINETHEMINE CAMPAIGN
Back in June 2020, we launched our #DeclineTheMine campaign against the proposed expansion of the Vista Coal Mine near Jasper Alberta. Last week the Federal Government rejected the proposed expansion AND took it a...
Read More ShareOLD GROWTH: FAIRY CREEK IS JUST THE START
Let's just say BC Premier John Horgan is in trouble. During last fall's provincial election, vote-hungry-Horgan promised to implement the recommendations of an old-growth strategic review panel. Guess what... to date, not a single...
Read More ShareONE STEP CLOSER: BILL C-12
Environmental groups across the country celebrated as the house of commons passed Bill C-12.
Read More ShareOLD GROWTH: WHERE TO VISIT THE BIG GIANTS
It can be difficult to feel a connection to natural spaces when we haven't experienced them in a long time. The map below will help you get to the biggest and oldest trees closest...
Read More SharePOW ATHLETES ASK FOR MORE FROM BC NDP
34 Canadian POW athletes of national and international stature urged BC Premier Horgan to act now and implement all of the Old Growth Strategic Review recommendations before it is too late. Very few old-growth...
Read More ShareCRUSHING DEFEAT FOR BIG OIL
The oil and gas industry was recently dealt numerous crushing and precedent setting blows rooted in their inaction on climate change. From activist shareholder takeovers to court rulings, May 26 is a day BIG...
Read More ShareGARRY 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
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