Sierra Club BC

12/05/2025

B.C.’s new CleanBC review (aka the province’s plan to lower climate-changing emissions) confirms what we and many communities and First Nations have warned for years: expanding LNG is incompatible with real climate action.

As our Senior Science Advisor, Jens Wieting, points out in the article: “We have a government that has acted with one hand to reduce emissions from buildings, from transportation, from other industries, and then acts with the other hand to increase emissions by allowing a massive expansion of LNG production and fracking.”

We’re calling on the province to strengthen CleanBC by investing in clean electricity, energy-efficient buildings, and solutions that genuinely move us beyond fossil fuels. Together, we can secure a climate-safe future for everyone in B.C.

Read more here: https://bsky.app/profile/sierraclubbc.bsky.social/post/3m776cdlpgl2j

12/03/2025

Want to hear some niche drama? Two forest scientists dropped a major new report on the state of the woods in British Columbia using the government's own data. The findings are shocking.

Every day, 100 soccer fields of the last old growth in B.C. is clearcut. Let’s change that.

We can support the economy AND the environment by transitioning to sustainable second-growth forestry while protecting the last ancient forests. Join the thousands of people speaking up for forests and send a message today: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/send-a-letter-for-old-growth-forests/

12/02/2025

Double your impact for nature today!

This Giving Tuesday, your gift will go twice as far for healthy forests, salmon, bears, and the communities that call this beautiful place home.

Every small gift makes a big difference. Donate today at https://sierraclub.bc.ca/giving-tuesday/

12/02/2025

Your impact matters — and tomorrow, it will matter twice.

This Giving Tuesday, every donation to Sierra Club BC will be matched! Your gift will help protect old-growth forests, safeguard wildlife, and support communities across B.C. facing the impacts of climate change. 🌱✨

Donate today to double your impact for the people and places we love: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/giving-tuesday/

11/27/2025

The Ottawa-Alberta pipeline agreement signed this morning should be seen for what it really is — an attempt to spin a narrative for a pipeline with no route, no proponent and no support from Coastal First Nations.

It is a non-binding memorandum of understanding, with zero consultation with First Nations or the government of B.C., and carries no weight in the discussion of Canada’s energy future.

Thousands of British Columbians have spoken up in support of the Oil Tanker Moratorium on B.C.’s north coast and in opposition to a new pipeline across the province. The Coastal First Nations coalition has issued a strong joint statement reiterating that they will never allow oil tankers in the waters that they rely on for jobs, food security and a thriving tourism and fisheries economy.

Read our full statement here: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-events/media-releases-kits/sierra-club-bc-reaction-to-the-ottawa-alberta-pipeline-agreement/

11/21/2025

Good news for our coast and economy!

The tanker ban that keeps the coast of British Columbia oil-spill free and supports thousands of jobs is safe for now.

There are two big wins to celebrate: (1) Coastal First Nations and the B.C. government have signed a public declaration to keep the north coast tanker ban in place. (2) The proposed northern pipeline (that would require demolishing B.C.'s tanker ban) is not on the list of Canada’s major projects being fast-tracked.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has spoken up on this issue! These wins are happening because of the leadership of Coastal First Nations and the massive outcry from thousands of people like you across the province.

The fight isn't over yet. Despite our clear "NO", Alberta's Premier is still trying to dismantle B.C.'s tanker ban.

So, to keep the momentum going, we're hosting a webinar that busts the business case for a northern pipeline.

➡️ Register today: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-connecting-with-the-lands-waters/webinars/busting-the-business-case-of-a-north-coast-oil-pipeline/?utm_source=FBreel

11/19/2025

A new forest report just dropped, and it’s a real doozy. We partnered with two of the leading forest researchers in Canada to examine the state of the woods in British Columbia.

Spoiler alert: these latest findings show that B.C. has not made significant progress on its forest commitments. The province promised to work alongside First Nations to steward the last old-growth forests and transition to sustainable second-growth forestry. This transition is needed to bolster our economy and environment.

Will you speak up for old growth? Join the thousands taking action and send a message at https://sierraclub.bc.ca/oldgrowth 🌲

11/17/2025

Protecting our coast protects our economy!

The federal oil tanker ban protects marine ecosystems and thousands of local jobs and businesses. Now this legislation finds itself front and centre with Alberta's push for a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s north coast, which would require demolishing the tanker ban.

Join us for a free webinar where we will challenge the business case of a north coast pipeline.

Our panelists include:
• Andy Hira, political science professor at SFU
• Doug Neasloss, stewardship director Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation
• Grace Nosek, legal scholar focusing on climate misinformation

Sign up for free ⬇️

Join Sierra Club BC for a conversation-style webinar where we will challenge the business case of a North Coast pipeline.

11/12/2025

A great article from The Narwhal highlighting our new report about the state of forests in B.C. 🌲

This latest data shows that industrial logging and stalled conservation progress have pushed old-growth & primary forests close to the brink. For the sake of forests and our economy, B.C. must protect the last old growth & transition to sustainable forestry.

Read the article here: https://bsky.app/profile/sierraclubbc.bsky.social/post/3m5hbx3nhk226

11/12/2025

A new independent report found that, despite provincial commitments to protect old growth and change course in forest stewardship, endangered forests in B.C. are now even closer to the brink. In the last four years, logging in at-risk old-growth forests recommended for logging deferrals in 2021 was four times more likely than in other old growth. Only a small amount of big-treed old forests remain.

Business-as-usual is unconscionable. Keeping endangered forests standing is indispensable to sustain species habitat, First Nations values, carbon sinks and a diverse economy. Old growth is worth more standing.

Will you join the thousands of people taking action for forests?

➡️ See the report highlights here: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-events/media-releases-kits/report-endangered-old-growth-forests-identified-for-interim-protection-targeted-by-logging-industry/

➡️ Read the full report: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-events/reports-and-publications/bcforests2025/

➡️ Send a message to the B.C. government here: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/send-a-letter-for-old-growth-forests/

11/10/2025

Thank you to Coastal First Nations and Premier Eby for holding the line on the North Coast oil tanker ban 👏

The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act protects diverse ecosystems, important cultural sites, and thousands of local jobs and businesses.

Leaders from Coastal First Nations joined BC Premier David Eby to announce a joint declaration to keep oil tankers out of coastal waters.

11/06/2025

The federal oil tanker ban protects marine ecosystems and thousands of local jobs and businesses. It also guarantees that no oil pipelines can be built to B.C.’s North Coast. Now, this legislation finds itself front and centre with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushing for a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast

Join us for a free webinar where we will challenge the business case of a North Coast pipeline.

🌿 Speakers:
• Andy Hira, political science professor at SFU
• Doug Neasloss, stewardship director Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation
• Grace Nosek, legal scholar focusing on climate misinformation

📅 Wednesday, November 26, at 6:00 PM PST
🔗 Sign up now: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-connecting-with-the-lands-waters/webinars/busting-the-business-case-of-a-north-coast-oil-pipeline/