CPAWS News

CPAWS decries BC Government's exclusive focus on using wood as forest climate strategy

September 26, 2008 — VANCOUVER - Several leading environmental groups are criticizing a B.C. Government publication containing misleading information about how forestry contributes to Global Warming. The groups are... (MORE)

Canada's Pacific North Coast needs better management in the face of declining ocean health

September 25, 2008 — VANCOUVER – Better management is needed to protect the diversity and abundance of marine life off British Columbia’s Pacific North Coast, one of the few... (MORE)

Important issues on environment cannot be ignored

September 25, 2008 — CPAWS urges voters to put tough questions to candidates Ottawa - As important as the economy, healthcare, and funding for the arts are for the... (MORE)

CPAWS accuses Western Climate Initiative of ducking a burning issue

September 24, 2008 — Four Canadian provinces and seven American states have just released their recommendations for the design of a regional cap-and-trade system to put a price on... (MORE)

2008 Election Primer

September 18, 2008 — Where do candidates stand on wilderness conservation?Environment is a top election issue.Protecting Canada’s wilderness is one of the most important steps government can take to... (MORE)

Quebec should look to Ontario for inspiration

September 17, 2008 — Three groups call for the protection of at least half of QuebecQuebec - In its upcoming “Northern Plan”, the Québec government should look to Ontario... (MORE)

New Brunswick Forest Task Force disappointed in province's public info sessions, will host their own

September 16, 2008 — Fredericton - Two members of the province’s Task Force on Forest Diversity and Wood Supply, Roberta Clowater and David Coon, are calling for additional information... (MORE)

CPAWS celebrates protection of Arctic wildlife areas - Niginganiq, Qaqulluit, Akpait

August 22, 2008 — Ottawa - The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) congratulates the community of Clyde River on Baffin Island, the Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the federal... (MORE)

Climate Action Team On Target, But Will BC Government Miss the Mark?

August 11, 2008 — CPAWS reacts with others to the release of the Climate Action Team recommendations to the Premier of British Colubmia.  The Team recommends a separate process... (MORE)

New Leader Takes the Reins of CPAWS Calgary/Banff Chapter

August 5, 2008 — The Calgary/Banff Chapter of CPAWS announces that Greg Belland has joined the organization in the capacity of Executive Director, effective August 5, 2008. The Calgary/Banff... (MORE)

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