Emiko Newman
@emikonewman.bsky.social
(she/her)
Climate Emergency Unit | BC Climate Emergency Campaign Coordinator
🌿 Fighting for a liveable planet
🌿 Social justice = climate justice = racial justice
🌿 Liberatory futures for all
Climate Emergency Unit | BC Climate Emergency Campaign Coordinator
🌿 Fighting for a liveable planet
🌿 Social justice = climate justice = racial justice
🌿 Liberatory futures for all
Reposted by Emiko Newman
The BC Climate Emergency Campaign's 2025 report shows that the BC government is backtracking on climate action which is making life more unaffordable for everyday British Columbians. Check it out:
bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
With @drmelissalem.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social
bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
With @drmelissalem.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The BC Climate Emergency Campaign's 2025 report shows that the BC government is backtracking on climate action which is making life more unaffordable for everyday British Columbians. Check it out:
bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
With @drmelissalem.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social
bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
With @drmelissalem.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social
Reposted by Emiko Newman
From last week's release of the report from the @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social, here's CAPE's @drmelissalem.bsky.social, BCCEC's @emikonewman.bsky.social, My Sea to Sky's @traceysaxby.bsky.social & Anglican Bishop John Stephens. 🧵👇
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
From last week's release of the report from the @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social, here's CAPE's @drmelissalem.bsky.social, BCCEC's @emikonewman.bsky.social, My Sea to Sky's @traceysaxby.bsky.social & Anglican Bishop John Stephens. 🧵👇
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CleanBC needs a renewal, not a retreat.
Opinion piece by @ericdoherty.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social & @traceysaxby.bsky.social. We need to get back to some emergency-level ambition.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Opinion piece by @ericdoherty.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social & @traceysaxby.bsky.social. We need to get back to some emergency-level ambition.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
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
vancouversun.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM
CleanBC needs a renewal, not a retreat.
Opinion piece by @ericdoherty.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social & @traceysaxby.bsky.social. We need to get back to some emergency-level ambition.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Opinion piece by @ericdoherty.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social & @traceysaxby.bsky.social. We need to get back to some emergency-level ambition.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
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Today we launched our 2025 Climate Action Progress Report, evaluating the #BCgov.
The result? 8 failing grades, and 2 grades of minor progress. The worst outcome in 4 years.
FULL REPORT: bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
@cape-bc.bsky.social @myseatosky.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
The result? 8 failing grades, and 2 grades of minor progress. The worst outcome in 4 years.
FULL REPORT: bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
@cape-bc.bsky.social @myseatosky.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Today we launched our 2025 Climate Action Progress Report, evaluating the #BCgov.
The result? 8 failing grades, and 2 grades of minor progress. The worst outcome in 4 years.
FULL REPORT: bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
@cape-bc.bsky.social @myseatosky.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
The result? 8 failing grades, and 2 grades of minor progress. The worst outcome in 4 years.
FULL REPORT: bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
@cape-bc.bsky.social @myseatosky.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
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Great piece from friends at @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social: @emikonewman.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @traceysaxby.bsky.social, @ericdoherty.bsky.social
Opinion: CleanBC needs a renewal, not a retreat vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Great piece from friends at @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social: @emikonewman.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @traceysaxby.bsky.social, @ericdoherty.bsky.social
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"Strong #climate policies can create jobs, improve our health, lower our bills, and protect the people and places we love" @emikonewman.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social
@traceysaxby.bsky.social
@ericdoherty.bsky.social of @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social #bcpoli #cleanbc
@traceysaxby.bsky.social
@ericdoherty.bsky.social of @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social #bcpoli #cleanbc
January 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
"Strong #climate policies can create jobs, improve our health, lower our bills, and protect the people and places we love" @emikonewman.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social
@traceysaxby.bsky.social
@ericdoherty.bsky.social of @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social #bcpoli #cleanbc
@traceysaxby.bsky.social
@ericdoherty.bsky.social of @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social #bcpoli #cleanbc
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New year, new op-ed.
Thanks to @vancouversun.bsky.social for publishing our piece on where BC's CleanBC review succeeds—and where it needs improvement.
@ericdoherty.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social @traceysaxby.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social
Thanks to @vancouversun.bsky.social for publishing our piece on where BC's CleanBC review succeeds—and where it needs improvement.
@ericdoherty.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social @traceysaxby.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social
Opinion: CleanBC needs a renewal, not a retreat vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
January 5, 2026 at 4:49 AM
New year, new op-ed.
Thanks to @vancouversun.bsky.social for publishing our piece on where BC's CleanBC review succeeds—and where it needs improvement.
@ericdoherty.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social @traceysaxby.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social
Thanks to @vancouversun.bsky.social for publishing our piece on where BC's CleanBC review succeeds—and where it needs improvement.
@ericdoherty.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social @traceysaxby.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social
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On Dec 3, the CEU bid farewell to friends and allies as our five-year project with the David Suzuki Institute came to a close.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
On Dec 3, the CEU bid farewell to friends and allies as our five-year project with the David Suzuki Institute came to a close.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
Reposted by Emiko Newman
📢 We won! A Youth Climate Corps is in Budget 2025.
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📢 We won! A Youth Climate Corps is in Budget 2025.
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
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As Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica, climate justice activist @mikaelaloach.bsky.social says "this has been caused by the climate crisis, by fossil fuel companies." She also suggests naming storms after oil company executives to highlight their role.
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
As Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica, climate justice activist @mikaelaloach.bsky.social says "this has been caused by the climate crisis, by fossil fuel companies." She also suggests naming storms after oil company executives to highlight their role.
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💥BREAKING💥 Four young Canadians just launched a lawsuit against the Canada Pension Plan investment manager, #CPP Investments, for alleged mismanagement of climate risks.
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
October 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
💥BREAKING💥 Four young Canadians just launched a lawsuit against the Canada Pension Plan investment manager, #CPP Investments, for alleged mismanagement of climate risks.
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
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Across Canada, more and more voices are calling for a Youth Climate Corps. With the federal budget set for November 4, the call is growing louder.
📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025.
🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025.
🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
October 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Across Canada, more and more voices are calling for a Youth Climate Corps. With the federal budget set for November 4, the call is growing louder.
📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025.
🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025.
🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
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The final LNG Unpacked webinar is Oct 23 @ 12pm!
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social and Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social and Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The final LNG Unpacked webinar is Oct 23 @ 12pm!
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social and Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social and Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...
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The final LNG Unpacked webinar is Oct 23 @ 12pm PT!
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social, Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...…
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social, Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...…
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The final LNG Unpacked webinar is Oct 23 @ 12pm PT!
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social, Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...…
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social, Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
REGISTER NOW
us06web.zoom.us/meet...…
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The final webinar in our LNG Unpacked series is Oct 23 @ 12pm!
Join guests Iglika Ivanova @bcpolicy.bsky.social & Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social to learn about how LNG expansion is impacting cost of living, jobs, workers, and our bills.
REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join guests Iglika Ivanova @bcpolicy.bsky.social & Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social to learn about how LNG expansion is impacting cost of living, jobs, workers, and our bills.
REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The final webinar in our LNG Unpacked series is Oct 23 @ 12pm!
Join guests Iglika Ivanova @bcpolicy.bsky.social & Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social to learn about how LNG expansion is impacting cost of living, jobs, workers, and our bills.
REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join guests Iglika Ivanova @bcpolicy.bsky.social & Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social to learn about how LNG expansion is impacting cost of living, jobs, workers, and our bills.
REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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By approving Ksi Lisims, the BC gov has chosen the side of the fossil fuel industry at the exact moment global markets are shifting to renewables.
Piece by Dr. Melissa Lem (@cape-bc.bsky.social), Kai Nagata (@dogwoodbc.bsky.social) & Emiko Newman (BCCEC).
bcclimateemergency.ca/in-the-news-...
Piece by Dr. Melissa Lem (@cape-bc.bsky.social), Kai Nagata (@dogwoodbc.bsky.social) & Emiko Newman (BCCEC).
bcclimateemergency.ca/in-the-news-...
Opinion: BC’s massive carbon bomb approval is an act of arson — BC Climate Emergency Campaign
By Dr. Melissa Lem, Kai Nagata, and Emiko Newman.
bcclimateemergency.ca
October 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
By approving Ksi Lisims, the BC gov has chosen the side of the fossil fuel industry at the exact moment global markets are shifting to renewables.
Piece by Dr. Melissa Lem (@cape-bc.bsky.social), Kai Nagata (@dogwoodbc.bsky.social) & Emiko Newman (BCCEC).
bcclimateemergency.ca/in-the-news-...
Piece by Dr. Melissa Lem (@cape-bc.bsky.social), Kai Nagata (@dogwoodbc.bsky.social) & Emiko Newman (BCCEC).
bcclimateemergency.ca/in-the-news-...
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We joined hereditary leaders from Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan, the City of Victoria and Stand.earth to speak at a press conference to kick off the fall session of the BC Legislature.
We’re calling for respect for First Nations rights and title and real climate action, not more subsidies for polluters.
We’re calling for respect for First Nations rights and title and real climate action, not more subsidies for polluters.
October 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We joined hereditary leaders from Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan, the City of Victoria and Stand.earth to speak at a press conference to kick off the fall session of the BC Legislature.
We’re calling for respect for First Nations rights and title and real climate action, not more subsidies for polluters.
We’re calling for respect for First Nations rights and title and real climate action, not more subsidies for polluters.
Reposted by Emiko Newman
Sleepless nights, diesel smells and smoke that “smells like burnt plastic.” Some Kitimat, B.C., residents say LNG Canada’s startup is making life unbearable. @writermjs.bsky.social reports thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...
Noise, smoke from LNG Canada plagues residents of Kitimat, B.C. | The Narwhal
Residents near LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., say the constant noise and toxic smoke is ‘hell’ — and threatens serious health impacts
thenarwhal.ca
September 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Sleepless nights, diesel smells and smoke that “smells like burnt plastic.” Some Kitimat, B.C., residents say LNG Canada’s startup is making life unbearable. @writermjs.bsky.social reports thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...
Reposted by Emiko Newman
Governments & fossil fuel companies call LNG “low-carbon.” But LNG Canada will unleash 36M tonnes CO₂/yr, equal to 9.5 coal plants or 8M cars. Far from a "clean" energy source.
🎧 Listen to the full episode & more stories that dig deeper into the climate crisis: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
🎧 Listen to the full episode & more stories that dig deeper into the climate crisis: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
September 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Governments & fossil fuel companies call LNG “low-carbon.” But LNG Canada will unleash 36M tonnes CO₂/yr, equal to 9.5 coal plants or 8M cars. Far from a "clean" energy source.
🎧 Listen to the full episode & more stories that dig deeper into the climate crisis: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
🎧 Listen to the full episode & more stories that dig deeper into the climate crisis: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
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"These big great leaders are watching what Netanyahu can get away with in Gaza.”
Booker Prize–winning author Arundhati Roy tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social about the parallels between Modi’s India and Netanyahu’s Israel in their mistreatment of Muslims under their rule.
Booker Prize–winning author Arundhati Roy tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social about the parallels between Modi’s India and Netanyahu’s Israel in their mistreatment of Muslims under their rule.
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"These big great leaders are watching what Netanyahu can get away with in Gaza.”
Booker Prize–winning author Arundhati Roy tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social about the parallels between Modi’s India and Netanyahu’s Israel in their mistreatment of Muslims under their rule.
Booker Prize–winning author Arundhati Roy tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social about the parallels between Modi’s India and Netanyahu’s Israel in their mistreatment of Muslims under their rule.
Reposted by Emiko Newman
On Oct 1 at 7pm is the 3rd webinar in our LNG Unpacked series, focused on the health impacts of LNG.
We're so excited to be joined by Dr. Bethany Ricker and Dr. Rachel Grimminck of @cape-bc.bsky.social & Zachary Dale from @cane-aciie.bsky.social
REGISTER:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We're so excited to be joined by Dr. Bethany Ricker and Dr. Rachel Grimminck of @cape-bc.bsky.social & Zachary Dale from @cane-aciie.bsky.social
REGISTER:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On Oct 1 at 7pm is the 3rd webinar in our LNG Unpacked series, focused on the health impacts of LNG.
We're so excited to be joined by Dr. Bethany Ricker and Dr. Rachel Grimminck of @cape-bc.bsky.social & Zachary Dale from @cane-aciie.bsky.social
REGISTER:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We're so excited to be joined by Dr. Bethany Ricker and Dr. Rachel Grimminck of @cape-bc.bsky.social & Zachary Dale from @cane-aciie.bsky.social
REGISTER:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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“Together, we can demand that Prime Minister Carney and the Canadian government pick a side: injustice, violence and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us.”
#canpoli
#canpoli
Draw the Line: Tell the Carney Government to Pick a Side | The Tyee
For people, for peace, for the planet. An invitation to join the Sept. 20 mass day of action.
thetyee.ca
September 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“Together, we can demand that Prime Minister Carney and the Canadian government pick a side: injustice, violence and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us.”
#canpoli
#canpoli
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'We know the planet can be saved from unspeakable horror. We’ve done it before.' Beautiful extract from HUMAN NATURE by @drkatemarvel.bsky.social, published today, in @theguardian.com Long Reads today www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...
‘We’ve done it before’: how not to lose hope in the fight against ecological disaster
Some days it can feel as if climate catastrophe is inevitable. But history is full of cases – such as the banning of whaling and CFCs – that show humanity can come together to avert disaster
www.theguardian.com
September 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
'We know the planet can be saved from unspeakable horror. We’ve done it before.' Beautiful extract from HUMAN NATURE by @drkatemarvel.bsky.social, published today, in @theguardian.com Long Reads today www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...
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I wrote this five years ago. Today we heard the screams. lithub.com/in-patriarch...
In Patriarchy No One Can Hear You Scream: Rebecca Solnit on Jeffrey Epstein and the Silencing Machine
One of my favorite books when I was young was T. H. White’s The Once and Future King, and one of its central themes is the attempt of King Arthur to replace an ethos of “might is right” with someth…
lithub.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I wrote this five years ago. Today we heard the screams. lithub.com/in-patriarch...
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🚀350 Canada and Sacred Earth have just co-launched a brand new campaign to demand a People’s Power Grid: an East-West Grid that provides affordable, reliable, renewable electricity to people from coast to coast to coast. Take action now at 350.org/ppg
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇
August 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🚀350 Canada and Sacred Earth have just co-launched a brand new campaign to demand a People’s Power Grid: an East-West Grid that provides affordable, reliable, renewable electricity to people from coast to coast to coast. Take action now at 350.org/ppg
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇