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David Suzuki

Charged Up program puts spotlight on Canada's community-led renewable power

A majority of Canadians support a quick transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, but few of us can actually think of a clean energy project. To raise the profile of community-led, grassroots...
David Suzuki

Suzuki's 'last great fight': a Constitution that guarantees environmental rights

David Suzuki, one of the leading voices on environmental issues over the past half century, says he has embarked on the "last great fight" of his life. The ultimate goal of the 80-year-old scientist...

David Suzuki, Chief Stewart Phillip and First Nations draw line in the snow against Site C

David Suzuki joins First Nations camped out on the front lines against Site C Dam construction at Rocky Mountain Fort.
Pacific Spirit Park, UBC. Photo from vancouvertrails.com

A healthy environment nurtures healthy people

Vancouver's real estate boom has resulted in a rapid loss of mature urban trees while scientists are finding connections between trees and our physical well-being.
Giraffe Aftermath, band, festival, Jericho Beach, oil, Harper

Come Toast the Coast to send message to Harper: 'Beaches are for people, not oil'

Giraffe Aftermath is part of the live-band lineup at Come Toast the Coast, a family-friendly festival at Jericho beach Sunday, June 13.
"YES!" campaign launch sees major support from environmentalists

David Suzuki calls "YES!" campaign "one of the most important decisions facing our region"

The YES! campaign launch drew a broad spectrum of support
Photo of Linda Solomon Wood and David Suzuki on Burnaby Mountain by Mychaylo Pry

David Suzuki: "People are desperate and need to put their bodies on the line"

One of the biggest highlights of the Vancouver Observer's news coverage this year was the fiery, impassioned speech that Canadian environmental icon David Suzuki gave at the Kinder Morgan ...
Tamo Campos Klabona Keepers fundraiser Beyond Boarding event - Mychaylo Prystupa

David Suzuki's grandson brings star power to Sacred Headwaters fight over Imperial Metals

Kinder Morgan-style arrests expected in a conflict over a copper-gold mine in northwest B.C. in a pristine, celebrated wilderness area.
Photo of Tamiko Suzuki, Midori Campos and Hannah Campbell from Beyond Boarding

David Suzuki’s daughter and granddaughter arrested protesting Kinder Morgan (VIDEO)

Suzuki's granddaughter Midori Campos and women from the Klabona Keepers announced to the crowd that they were going to cross the police line.
Tamo and David Suzuki Burnaby Mountain Kinder Morgan protest - Mychaylo Prystupa

David Suzuki gives fiery speech at Kinder Morgan protest (VIDEO)

"My grandson was dragged across the line and was arrested! I'm disappointed and it grieves me because of the respect we have for you!" Suzuki shouted.