climate change Archives – Revelstoke Mountaineer

Smoke, heat, floods and more: IH interactive maps highlight climate change health issues

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● May 15, 2022

Interior Health introduces interactive maps that highlight four common climate hazards in B.C. to help communities plan for resiliency

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The case of the e-bike: Are Revelstoke seniors pedaling towards a transportation future?

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Dec 26, 2020

‘When we replace short, single-person vehicle trips with our own human power, sometimes aided by a bit of stored hydro power in the form of an e-bike battery, we can collectively have these trips add up and make a difference. What these seniors have shown me is that we making this difference might just be fun and convenient, too.’

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We have the power to create a brighter future

By David Suzuki ● Latest News ● Dec 16, 2020

‘Many of our problems — from inequity to the pandemic to the climate and biodiversity crises — are related, stemming from a lack of understanding about humanity’s place in the world, and the interconnectedness of existence.’

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Returning to normal after pandemic isn’t good enough

By David Suzuki ● Latest News ● Jun 4, 2020

We should aim much higher than “normal.” The COVID-19 crisis shows it’s possible.

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Pandemic and climate crises unmask inequalities

By David Suzuki ● Latest News ● May 29, 2020

COVID-19 and climate change are threat multipliers. They compound existing risks and inequities and make them more visible

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Revelstoke’s climate story

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Apr 1, 2020

Large-scale climate change that will dramatically alter the Revelstoke region is coming.

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If corporations have legal rights, why not rivers?

By David Suzuki ● Latest News ● Mar 11, 2020

Recently, the legal rights of personhood have in some instances been extended beyond people and corporations to nature itself.

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Selling my car for the environment? For me, not yet

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Mar 1, 2020

Writer Laura Stovel gave up her car and shares key lessons she learned from the experience. Did you know there’s a non-profit car sharing organization in town? Up to date on ridesharing apps? Travel out of town? Stovel has tips from the experience. Even though she ended up buying another car, her auto abstinence highlighted gaps in service and opportunities for improvement, which she shares here

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