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"Sumas First Nation is trying to construct a fish weir on its traditional territory in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, in the face of environmental and bureaucratic obstacles"
"AquaBounty Technologies, the first company in North America to get regulatory approval to sell a genetically engineered animal for human consumption — an Atlantic salmon spliced with genes from other fish — announced on Dec. 11 that it was closing its last facility, ceasing fish farming activities, and culling remaining stock.
"Like climate change itself, conspiracy theories and misinformation are growing crises. And where they intersect with the environment, the problem seems to spread like wildfire — one that might be caused by laser beams, eco-terrorists or the Canadian government, depending who you ask."
"Trump said late last month that on his first day in office, he would place 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods. The two countries are the leading sources of U.S. oil imports — and if he implements the tariffs, analysts say the action could result in higher gasoline prices."
"New export terminals along the rugged Pacific coastline have reignited a generations-old debate over identity and environmental stewardship."
Karen Pinchin is an investigative science journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She writes about food systems, climate change, ocean science and the culture, history and social justice threads that connect those fields. You can help SEJ support journalists like Karen by giving to SEJ programs, Fund for Environmental Journalism, annual conference travel fellowships, members-in-need fund or creating a legacy with a free will.
"The agreement uses a Wall Street-inspired approach to conservation finance, with 380,000 square kilometres of land and water in its scope"
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