Feb 9, 2021. Solar roofs feasible, Alberta uproar over coal mines, song about electoral reform

PROCTOR COMMUNITY HALL BUILT IN 1913 NOW HAS ROOF TOP SOLAR. Have you ever thought about putting solar panels on your roof. Does it make any sense? Germany has a solar panel on nearly ever roof, and its cutting their emissions. Solar panel technology is dropping amazingly in cost. The Proctor Community Hall did it. … Continue reading Feb 9, 2021. Solar roofs feasible, Alberta uproar over coal mines, song about electoral reform

Feb 2, 2021 Healthy forests reduce climate impacts, sham of BC old growth protection.

THE OLD GROWTH TRAIL ON KOKANEE CREEK ROAD. Want to chill in an age of global heating? Check out an old growth forest. BC’s forests help prevent some of the worse disasters that are coming at us with the climate crisis, fire, flood and yes, even heat waves. The Sierra Club of BC has come … Continue reading Feb 2, 2021 Healthy forests reduce climate impacts, sham of BC old growth protection.

Jan 26, 2021. Transitioning from oil jobs, dangers of wood heating, climate accountability law isn’t accountability.

Economist Jim Stanford from the Centre for the Future of Work explains how Canada can transition workers and communities out of fossil fuel industries. This week on the show we find out how easy it could be to transition workers and families away from the dwindling oil industry. Economist Jim Stanford says oil isn’t that … Continue reading Jan 26, 2021. Transitioning from oil jobs, dangers of wood heating, climate accountability law isn’t accountability.

Jan 19 2021, Kootenay climate plans overview, environmental veganism, Corb Lund on Alberta coal mines

EcoCentric host Keith Wiley loves the front ranges of Alberta's Rockies, now being explored for mammoth coal mines. Nelson City Council recently adopted another climate change plan, Nelson Next. It had earlier voted for the 100% Renewable Kootenay goal for 2050. Is Nelson Next a step toward the goal? Montana Burgess, of the West Kootenay … Continue reading Jan 19 2021, Kootenay climate plans overview, environmental veganism, Corb Lund on Alberta coal mines

Jan. 12 ’21 Kootenay CarShare 20th birthday, dissecting federal climate plan

As discussed last week, in December the federal government made a number of announcements on its climate policy. To get more details and analysis, we’ll talk to Mitchell Beer from TheEnergyMix.com about the federal climate plans. The Kootenay Carshare Coop, the sponsor of the EcoCentric each week, is turning 20 years old this year. And … Continue reading Jan. 12 ’21 Kootenay CarShare 20th birthday, dissecting federal climate plan

Jan. 5 2021 Protecting back country, Zincton, Nelson Next gets go ahead

Local activists have launched TheWildConnection.ca a campaign to protect the corridor along Highway 31 A between Kaslo and New Denver from intensive recreational development. We talk to veteran activist KL Kivi and Nicky Blackshaw about their bold new initiative. Back on December 18th, Nelson City Council approved the Nelson Next proposal for battling … Continue reading Jan. 5 2021 Protecting back country, Zincton, Nelson Next gets go ahead

Dec. 8 ’20 Nelson delegate to Mock Cop 26, questions of TMX viability, BC’s LNG and emission targets (again).

Recent photo in Nanaimo, BC. The Alaska boat on the left loaded with Island logs. Jamie Hunter from Nelson recently participated in a global climate summit for youth. He was one of three young people representing Canada in the summit and he telsl us about it… and we hear a bit about the Stop EcoCide … Continue reading Dec. 8 ’20 Nelson delegate to Mock Cop 26, questions of TMX viability, BC’s LNG and emission targets (again).

Dec. 1 ’20 Wood pellets vs. forests, celebrating the 30 year victory over Jumbo ski resort

Conservation North activists in Prince George have a clear message. Michelle Connolly explains issues with logging primary hemlock forests for wood pellet biomass energy exports. We’ve been hearing about a new forestry industry that’s been growing fast in BC: wood pellets. A good way to use up waste wood and slash and make it economic … Continue reading Dec. 1 ’20 Wood pellets vs. forests, celebrating the 30 year victory over Jumbo ski resort

Nov 24 ’20 EcoCentric: Canada’s emissions accountability law, interior rain forest event

Kokanee Creek runs through old growth. Last week, the Liberal government in Ottawa tabled a new Emissions Accountability Act. Canada has blown past every emission reduction target so far, and Environmental organizations across the country had been pushing for a new act like the one brought in by the UK. We speak with Andrew Gage, … Continue reading Nov 24 ’20 EcoCentric: Canada’s emissions accountability law, interior rain forest event

Nov. 17 ’20: Youth strike, fugitive methane, blockades protect old growth

Oscar Hunter from Fridays for Future Nelson West Kootenay calls for 16-year-old voting at climate strike at Lakeside Park Saturday, Nov 14, 2020. Listen or download here: Fugitive methane, the leaks of natural gas from wells, pipelines and all parts of the LNG and natural gas production system. It’s a big issue in Canadian emissions … Continue reading Nov. 17 ’20: Youth strike, fugitive methane, blockades protect old growth