“Governments tend to fall for false promises of big corporate-led economic development solutions such as mines, and oil and gas,” Talberth, the lead author of the report, told Radio Canada International in a phone interview from Oregon, U.S. “And they tend to overlook developing smaller portfolios of sustainable projects that are targeted directly at improving livelihoods for those the least well off.”

Carmel Kilkenny talks to Amira Elghawaby of the NCMC about the reasons for the group's new guide for educators, and how it can be used to counter Islamaphobia.

Prof. Oscar Venter says human footprint maps show where environmental degradation is worst and where there has been sustainable development.

Mayor John Pineault talks about why the island of Anticosti should be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

international mine rescue competition

Josha MacNab says the B.C. climate plan is a failure that will hinder Canada’s efforts to meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets.

Carmel Kilkenny speaks with Eileen Zheng regarding her Gift From Within Tour to raise awareness regarding organ donation and transplant.

Professor Charles Burton explains to Carmel Kilkenny, the larger context in which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be visiting China next week, and his own concerns over human rights violations in China.

Kurtis Harms, UBC sailbot autonomous development team

David Christopher says letting police demand passwords would be dangerous and would undermine basic democratic rights.