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EthicalOil.org stands for big oil - nothing else
Submitted by John Bennett on Sun, 2012-01-22 21:54
First, I want to apologize in advance for the length of this blog. So much has happened over the past week I can’t be pithy!
I want to start by thanking everyone who sent kind and encouraging words this week via email, phone, Facebook and Twitter. I also want to congratulate the 1300+ of you who proudly declared themselves “radicals” in their letters to Joe Oliver. The response has really overwhelmed me.
The Insightful Comment of the Week Award came from Day #1 of the Northern Gateway Pipeline hearings and goes to Ellis Ross, Haisla Nation Chief, who said of Enbridge’s proposed pipeline: “No matter how idiot proof you make it, they just keep making better idiots”. I found this to be the ultimate precautionary statement, and a great way to kick-off the hearings!... Read more »
Thank you and have a happy holiday!
Submitted by John Bennett on Tue, 2011-12-20 16:03
This is my last blog of the year so I want to begin by sincerely thanking you for being part of the most exciting year of my campaigning career. In 2011 we probably had one of highest participation rates for email campaigns in all of Canada. Again, thank you.
Today I want to tell you about a disturbing pattern emerging in the public dialogue on environmental issues that has the potential to do significant damage to the environmental movement and our ability to positively influence public opinion. Influencing public opinion, after all, is how we have achieved the great change in how the natural environment is viewed and treated, so it’s important to understand what is happening.... Read more »
Asbestos allowed in Canadian Kid's Toys
Submitted by Bradford Duplisea on Sat, 2012-01-21 17:08
Did you know asbestos is allowed in Canadian Children’s toys?
See pg. 9 of this FAQ from the Canadian Environmental Law Association.
Please take a moment and Send an email to the Prime Minster and Minister of Health and tell them you want this situation change!
For more on asbestos dangers and the Government of Canada's immoral stand, see here.
Who Owns Our Oil Sands? Foreign corporations stake their claims to our resources
Submitted by Bradford Duplisea on Sat, 2012-01-21 13:41
Foreign corporations, some controlled by national governments, have been using their economic clout to buy into Alberta's oil sands and take control of our natural resources.
U.S., French, British, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Norwegian interests have all bought stakes in oil-sands projects. According to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), international companies have invested nearly $20 billion in the last three years through mergers, partnerships and outright purchases of projects.
This increased foreign investment raises questions. Who has the right to develop our natural resources? Who sets the rules for how these resources are developed? Who controls where the resources are processed and sold?... Read more »
Castle Blockade Update ...
Submitted by Bradford Duplisea on Tue, 2012-01-17 11:56
For breaking news visit the Stop Castle Logging FACEBOOK PAGE
Feb. 3rd, Media Release
Court Adjourns Castle logging issue until time in schedule to hear the whole case
Jan. 26th, Media Release
Picket-line counter posts site where locals & outfitter continue to hold back clear-cutting in Castle protected area... Read more »
