When we set out to launch the Skaana podcast there were 83 Southern Resident orcas in the Salish Sea.

Today there are 76.

We’re losing matriarchs, we’re losing babies. The Center for Whale Research just declared that J52, Sonic, was missing and presumed dead. The last images of Sonic showed that he was starving to death.

Our latest episode of Skaana is a special news bulletin with an update on the status of the Southern Resident Killer Whales and what’s happening in Canada and the US to help save this unique community.

These orcas are starving.

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Here’s the news release from The Center for Whale Research.

The Southern Residents need Chinook salmon. The salmon run this year, was more of a salmon walk.

Meanwhile, Canada’s National Energy Board — which pretty much never met a pipeline they didn’t like – declared that if everything goes perfectly according to plan with the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, if not a drop of oil is ever spilled that the increased tanker traffic will have “significant adverse effects” on the southern resident orcas.

A population of 76 can not survive “significant adverse effects.”

Kinder Morgan equals extinction – which is the case EcoJustice is making in their court challenge on behalf of the orcas.

The court challenge started TODAY. Pro-whale campaigners – and campaigners dressed as whales – were on the steps  of the Vancouver Art Gallery on Monday October 1st.

Over the next two weeks lawyers from Eco-Justice and a variety of environmental groups, First Nations and other governments will be fighting to #stopkm.

Meanwhile, In Washington State, there is a demonstration in honor of Sonic outside Sen. Patty Murray’s office on October 6. Demonstrators are demanding the immediate re...

Alexandra Morton (@alex4salmon) is one of Canada’s most famous eco-activists. The best-selling author’s fight to save the west coast’s wild salmon attracted the attention of the Sea Shepherd Society and  launched Operation Virus Hunter – a mission to publicize Morton’s research into open sea salmon farms. Tune in if you care about oceans, orcas, salmon or sushi.

“I’m determined not to let these salmon go down on my watch.”

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Links:

• Alexandra Morton/Sea Shepherd press conference with Alexandra Morton, Dr. David Suzuki & Martin Sheen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In9HY0CpL48
• Setting sail on The Martin Sheen  http://www.vancourier.com/community/rv-martin-sheen-part-of-sea-shepherd-s-efforts-to-protect-lawless-seas-1.21337806
• The Sea Shepherd on launching Operation Virus Hunter http://www.seashepherd.org/virus-hunter/about/operation-virus-hunter.html
• A short video explaining the political problem with the salmon [9:20]:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k74GkS1oMDk&list=PLTQW4zhQ41oMMa4BZBZsPw-d1TtuR-UMY
• The Tyee talks about Marine Harvest’s lawsuits against Alexandra https://www.thetyee.ca/News/2016/09/30/Alexandra-Morton-Trespassing-Lawsuit/
• She tells her story about the teaspoon incident http://blog.alexandramorton.ca/post/2017/06/marine-harvest-sues-me-for-touching-them-with-a-teaspoon/
• O Alexandra – Said the Whale . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5im9ovqEgg
• Remembering Gwen Barlee . https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/activist-gwen-barlee-fought-for-endangered-species/article35626659/
• Gwen Barlee Memorial fund https://www.wildernesscommittee.org/GBMF

Support Alexandra Morton

On Twitter: @alex4salmon

Blog: http://alexandramorton.typepad.com

Official Website:  http://www.alexandramorton.ca

Follow on Facebook:  https://m.facebook.com/alexandramorton.wildsalmon/

Documentary:  http://www.salmonconfidential.ca

Legal Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/fightfishfarmslegal

Books on Amazon

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• Siwiti – A Whale's Story by Morton, Alexandra (1991) Hardcover
• Other books by Alexandra Morton
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The BC Sierra Club has been at the forefront of eco-activism for almost 50 years. Mark Leiren-Young talks to their campaigns director, Caitlyn Vernon, about protecting the whales, the oceans and her award-winning book about the Great Bear Rainforest.

“This is where the ludicrousness of the way we measure economic progress comes into play: an oil spill is good for GDP”

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Links Mentioned:

• Sierra Club Flathead River Valley Campaign http://sierraclub.bc.ca/campaigns/flathead/
• Video of BC coastline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhkFCt1HekQ
• Sierra Club’s Campaign against the flawed NEB review process http://sierraclub.bc.ca/report-links-steep-increases-domestic-hydro-bills-provinces-reckless-handout/
• Sierra Club against Kinder Morgan http://sierraclub.bc.ca/tag/kinder-morgan/
• Pull Together Campaign http://sierraclub.bc.ca/pull-together-2-people-vs-kinder-morgan/
• First Nations Against Kinder Morgan http://www.twnation.ca/en/Band%20and%20Community/Community%20and%20Events.aspx .    http://www.squamish.net/about-us/our-land/xay-temixw-sacred-land-land-use-plan/
• Sierra Club’s report on Enbridge http://sierraclub.bc.ca/enbridge-stopped-for-good/
• National Observer on Kinder Morgan’s Challenge http://www.nationalobserver.com/2017/05/29/opinion/kinder-morgan-admits-its-pipeline-may-be-doomed
• Globe and Mail on Kinder Morgan’s Challenges https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/kinder-morgan-to-proceed-with-trans-mountain-pipeline-pending-strong-ipo/article35121691/
• CBC outlines Great Bear Agreement http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/great-bear-rainforest-bc-agreement-1.3426034
• Kinder Morgan’s Statement that an oil spill would be good for the economy   https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/reference-to-economic-benefits-of-oils-spills-taken-out-of-conference-kinder-morgan/article18473378/

Caitlyn Vernon and Sierra Club BC

Sierra BC twitter: https://twitter.com/Sierra_BC?lang=en

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Nowhere Else on Earth

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Dr. Andrew Weaver (@AJWVictoriaBC), one of Canada’s most respected climate scientists, left the ivory tower to run for the legislature with the BC Green Party. Mark Leiren-Young met with BC’s first Green MLA as he launched his bid to become Canada’s first Green Premier.

“This has got to be the most rewarding job anybody can have, anywhere in the world.”

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Links Mentioned:

• BC Election Policy Briefing: http://www.canada.com/news/local+news/election+2017+flies+campaign/13297276/story.html
• Latest poll shows Greens taking votes from Liberals:  http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/b-c-election-2017-latest-poll-shows-greens-taking-votes-from-liberals-ndp
• Christy Clark scrapping environmental proposals http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/christy-clark-climate-leadership-1.3344330
• Victoriaweather.ca  http://victoriaweather.ca/
• Islandweather.ca . http://islandweather.ca/
• Paris accord links . http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/paris-agreement-key-climate-points-1.3362500
• Vote splitting: Why Christy clark loves the BC Greens . http://theprovince.com/news/local-news/smyth-why-christy-clark-loves-b-c-s-green-party
• How to fix National Energy Board – Canada’s captured regulator . https://www.desmog.ca/2017/02/08/how-fix-national-energy-board-canada-s-captured-regulator
• National Energy Board is the greatest farce in Canada:  http://www.nationalobserver.com/2016/08/17/news/national-energy-board-greatest-farce-canada-says-kinder-morgan-pipeline-critic
• Prepare for a sequel to B.C’s war in the woods . http://www.cknw.com/2016/11/29/prepare-for-a-sequel-to-b-c-s/
• Saudi Arabia flooding markets with oil . http://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/A-Glimpse-Into-Saudi-Arabias-Secret-Oil-Strategy.html
• David Black knows how to recognize a business opportunity http://www.vancouversun.com/business/2035/Media+mogul+David+Black+knows+recognize+business+opportunity/7106236/story.html
• Rafe Mair on Andrew Weaver:  http://rafeonline.com/2016/07/weaving-of-the-green/
• http://commonsensecanadian.ca/rafe-weaver-bc-greens-backing-private-river-power-sham/
• Mark Leiren-young hates puppies:  http://backofthebook.ca/2013/03/29/mark-leiren-young-hates-puppies/8823/
• Link to Green Climate Action Plan:  http://www.bcgreens.ca/climate_leadership

Dr Andrew Weaver and the BC Greens

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The Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion could wipe out the Southern Resident Orcas. The orca's unofficial lawyer, Dyna Tuytel from Ecojustice (@ecojustice_ca), is challenging their plans in court.

“I feel like I’m fighting on my client’s behalf, but that we are all fighting on the Orcas’ behalf.”  

Skaana connects you to stories about our environment, oceans, and orcas.

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The NEB and how to contact them

• Website: https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/index-eng.html
• Contact: https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/cntcts/index-eng.html

Reports mentioned

• NEB Report: Trans Mountain Expansion Project https://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/050/documents/p80061/114562E.pdf
• Summary of Recommendation https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/pplctnflng/mjrpp/trnsmntnxpnsn/smmrrcmmndtn-eng.html

Related news

• Provincial Approval http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/trans-mountain-environmental-certificate-1.3931489

Contact the political parties

• Liberals: https://www.liberal.ca/contact/
• NDP: https://www.ndp.ca/contact
• Conservatives: http://www.conservative.ca/contact/
• Greens: https://www.greenparty.ca/en/contact
• Provincial links from the Suzuki Foundation: http://action2.davidsuzuki.org/bc-election-2017?utm_campaign=bcElectionAction-isTheEnvironmentTop-en-20apr2017&utm_source=mkto-first-bc-button-body&utm_medium=email&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTmpGbE16VTNNREE0T0dNeSIsInQiOiJYSnpHcjd0OTNLczB2R3c3TFMzRUhlWVZoVldzMkJyNWhDc0dqQXQzMWIxSllFWXdWTmNoeWV1NXhnMzRNWmVHbEUxblFjZmNJVEw2RVlNVnMwR0NMbmpMK3k4SnFHMlJiaDd2QTA5WFFPXC9TUlBHM1FzMm92dlg3U3NHb2ExKzQifQ%3D%3D

Books

• Should Trees Have Standing?  http://amzn.to/2pj3qjS

Support Ecojustice & Their Clients

Site: https://www.ecojustice.ca/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EcojusticeCA/

The Living Oceans Society http://www.livingoceans.org/

Raincoast Conservation Foundation https://www.raincoast.org/

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Dr. David Suzuki (@DavidSuzuki) is Canada’s most iconic environmentalist and at 81 he’s more passionate than ever about saving the world for his grandchildren — and yours. Suzuki talked about alternate facts, toxic whales, taking the heat off the planet and putting it on politicians and more.

 “How can you make big decisions on your life if you’re not scientifically literate?”

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Links Mentioned:

• Muslims cheered on 911: http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/nov/22/donald-trump/fact-checking-trumps-claim-thousands-new-jersey-ch/
• Voter Fraud: http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/nov/28/donald-trump/donald-trumps-pants-fire-claim-millions-illegal-vo/
• Christy clark scandal: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/appology-vicki-huntington-hacking-christy-clark-ndp-1.3976108
• About sunfish/mola mola: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/healthy-oceans-blog/2014/12/why-2014s-record-breaking-ocean-temperatures-matter/
• The Martian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KsVojEaoms

Support Dr David Suzuki:

Home: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/

Dr. Suzuki’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidsuzuki?lang=en

Suzuki Foundation Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DavidSuzukiFDN?lang=en

Dr. Suzuki’s Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DavidSuzuki/

Letters to my Grandchildren:  http://amzn.to/2oPTbVq

Force of Nature:  http://amzn.to/2o9XMDd

The Legacy:  http://amzn.to/2pJ8Jc6

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