Shuswap Climate Action Society

Twelve women carrying the flame for climate action despite the headwinds It’s been a tough year for anyone working on the climate agenda. The Trump Administration’s repeal of the endangerment finding, the legal underpinning of U.S. climate regulation, was a coup de grace, ...

Happy International Women's Day! Here's a Reuters article profiling 12 fabulous women who champion climate action, including our own Catherine McKenna - a proud Canadian, lawyer and former Minister of Environment and Climate Change! You go girls! 🙌
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

As Another Oil-Fueled War Erupts, Study Reveals Planet Heating at Unprecedented Rate | Common Dreams The findings mean global temperatures are on track to surpass 1.5°C above preindustrial levels before 2030.

Beyond the tragic loss of life, war acts as a primary catalyst for environmental collapse. As global heating accelerates toward the dangerous 1.5°C threshold, the carbon footprint of conflict is becoming untenable. www.commondreams.org/news/planet-...

Our 2026 AGM will be held as a virtual meeting, scheduled for TOMORROW EVENING, March 4 at 7:00 pm. Dr. Amy Green from Salmon Arm will present Staying Human in a Warming World: Coping with Climate Anxiety, Eco-Grief & Hard Conversations.
The public is welcome, so register at www.shuswapclimate.org.

The Guardian view on Donald Trump and the climate crisis: the US is in reverse while China ploughs ahead | Editorial Editorial: The president’s destructive policies enrich fossil fuel billionaires, while Beijing has bet big on the green transition

While the US reverses direction on its climate agenda, China takes on the global leadership role advancing renewable energy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Canada’s LNG Mirage: Why Most Projects Won’t Be Built and Taxpayers Won’t See the Payoff - CleanTechnica Canada’s LNG expansion colliding with global oversupply, falling Asian demand, and high financing costs. Most capacity won’t be built, and some will strand.

BC may find themselves with stranded assets as global LNG over-supply collides with the rapid transition to cheaper renewable energy.
cleantechnica.com/2026/01/10/c...

Trying to make sense of this crazy weather? The Carbon Brief provides the science behind what's been happening here and across the globe.

We have the technology, we know how to do this - we can transition to clean energy and protect the people, the wildlife and places we love.

The public is welcome! 2026 virtual AGM March 4th 7:00 pm, with guest speaker Dr. Amy Green, registered psychologist, who will present "Staying Human in a Warming World: Coping with Climate Anxiety, Eco-Grief & Hard Conversations". Only members can vote at the AGM. To become a member see our website

Roasting the Planet: Big Meat and Dairy’s Big Emissions - Foodrise Roasting the Planet: Big Meat and Dairy’s Big Emissions, a new report co-authored by Foodrise, Friends of the Earth U.S., Greenpeace Nordic, and Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, reveals the...

The agricultural sector emits ~19% of global GHG emissions. A recent study suggests that could be lowered by 61% if people in high and upper-middle income countries changed their diets. Tackling emissions from meat & dairy is essential to limit global heating.
foodrise.org.uk/RoastingTheP...

February 28 is the Coldest Night of the Year, a fundraiser to help the most vulnerable in our community. Donate even a few dollars or join us to walk for those who need a boost. Go to the link to donate. Check in point is SASCU Downtown 4:00pm, Salmon Arm. secure.erm.com/registrant/T...

Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’

A depressing assessment of climate warming...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Opinion: Claims of a B.C. power shortage don’t hold up Export revenues, demand forecasts and new generation challenge claims that the grid can’t support electrification

There are many voices (possibly fossil fuel industry advocates) that say BC Hydro is not going to meet power requirements as we move to full electrification of transportation, homes, and industry. Clean Energy Canada thinks otherwise! Read their op-ed.
www.biv.com/news/comment...

You’d Be Surprised How Few Companies Are Behind Half the World’s CO2 Emissions Fortunately, emissions data is increasingly being used to hold these companies accountable.

A very informative look at what global companies are emitting the most carbon. gizmodo.com/youd-be-surp...

🔥 The climate emergency hasn't gone away - it's here & now. But our gvts aren't acting with urgency.

Our 12-min video on the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency shows what real action looks like.

Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJdK...

And visit: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/ceu

Author George Monbiot on countering despair amid alarming climate change trends George Monbiot — climate activist, author of Heat: How to Stop the Planet from Burning, and a frequent columnist for The Guardian — responds to the notion that it is now impossible to combat the effec...

Environmental campaigner George Monbiot is interviewed by CBC's Michelle Eliot on whether it's too late to act on the climate crisis. In the face of accelerating climate impacts, his answer might surprise you! www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

When will it be time to make the fossil fuel industry accountable for climate-related damages that taxpayers are being burdened with?

January 22, 7:00pm We bring you an engaging talk about a hot topic right now - affordability! Our speaker will provide an informative presentation focussed on the intersection between the climate crisis and its impact on affordability. Admission is free. Registration link at www.shuswapclimate.org

Six surprising places solar power is taking off From rooftops and roads to farmers' fields and the open sea, solar power can already be captured almost anywhere. The next frontier? Harnessing the sun's energy in space to power life on Earth.

Solar technology is infiltrating across some rather surprising landscapes and industries. 🌞 www.dw.com/en/shiny-pot...

The Venezuela crisis has prompted Canada to double down on oil. Is that the right move? Any global crisis will have the fossil fuel industry and its allies pushing more oil and gas, but nothing about the US's takeover of Venezuela changes the long term forecast for oil demand or the clim...

Read how the construction of a new Canadian pipeline, now being pushed even more urgently by the industry, is NOT the answer to the Venezuelan oil takeover by the US.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/07/n...

Opinion: CleanBC needs a renewal, not a retreat The report offers several worthy recommendations, but is also plagued by backsliding, lowering of targets and false solutions

The recently published independent review of the CleanBC program seems to have slipped by mainstream media but this op-ed from the Vancouver Sun is a worthwhile read. vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Climate disasters in 2025 threatened people's ability to respond and adapt, scientists say | CBC News Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.

The longer we delay the worse this will get. 2025 holds an ominous warning.
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Wishing you a happy, peaceful and safe New Year from the Shuswap Climate Action Society.

Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!

Canada’s climate progress well off track and needs immediate policy delivery, government report shows - Canadian Climate Institute Canada’s 2025 progress report on its Emissions Reduction Plan underscores the need for quick action on industrial carbon pricing and clean electricity over the next six months and a longer-term policy...

Canada is not on track to meet its emission reduction targets and urgent adjustments and additions to current policies are needed to get even close to meeting 2030 and 2035 goals. Come on Carney - step up to the challenge! climateinstitute.ca/news/canadas...

When Canadian news media is controlled by a large US hedge fund, the news you see takes a shift to the right and we risk our democracy. Support Canadian owned news!

A New Oilsands Pipeline? What Politicians Won’t Admit | The Tyee An energy expert lays out the risks and fallacies as Canada and the world fail to face the climate crisis.

The Tyee's Andrew Nikiforuk interviews David Hughes, energy expert and geologist, on this new bitumen pipeline MOU between the Feds and Alberta - is it needed and what it means for Canada.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Learn more at www.salmonarm.ca/439/Climate-...

Residents of Salmon Arm have until December 14 to have their say on the city's Climate Resiliency Plan. Don't miss this invitation to participate in a process that will influence how our community responds to the accelerating impacts of climate change – an invitation we should not ignore.

Insurance premiums in Canada are also increasing rapidly, following the same trend as in the US. Apparently, that industry is following the science and ignoring the deniers.

Join us Thursday Nov 27 for an online session that delves into the latest on recycling in BC and have your questions answered. Guest speaker Carmen Fennell is with Recycle BC overseeing residential recycling programs throughout the province. Go to our website to register.
www.shuswapclimate.org