Zoë Yunker
@zoeyunker.bsky.social
Environmental journalist covering forests, climate and the energy transition.
Infuriating and important reporting from @amandafollett.bsky.social 🔥
BC's FOI system is getting slower, more expensive and less transparent following the NDP gov's decision to charge a $10 fee.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
BC's FOI system is getting slower, more expensive and less transparent following the NDP gov's decision to charge a $10 fee.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Infuriating and important reporting from @amandafollett.bsky.social 🔥
BC's FOI system is getting slower, more expensive and less transparent following the NDP gov's decision to charge a $10 fee.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
BC's FOI system is getting slower, more expensive and less transparent following the NDP gov's decision to charge a $10 fee.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
US podcaster Ezra Klein is the rising star of the tech-funded "Abundance" movement, which calls for fast-tracking major projects.
Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee
Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
US podcaster Ezra Klein is the rising star of the tech-funded "Abundance" movement, which calls for fast-tracking major projects.
Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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Reposted by Zoë Yunker
Today in @thetyee.ca, a look at how the book Abundance is influencing Canadian politics and “helping shape Canada’s fast-track agenda with its rallying cry for scrapping regulations in the pursuit of economic growth,” by @zoeyunker.bsky.social.
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How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee
Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today in @thetyee.ca, a look at how the book Abundance is influencing Canadian politics and “helping shape Canada’s fast-track agenda with its rallying cry for scrapping regulations in the pursuit of economic growth,” by @zoeyunker.bsky.social.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s “Abundance” is a pitch to disoriented liberals for a new order.
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦
How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee
Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s “Abundance” is a pitch to disoriented liberals for a new order.
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦
"“The approach has been behind-the-scenes, intentionally not seeking public kudos for its efforts,” Atlas wrote in notes summarising a meeting with Exxon executives in 2000. “The objective is to help, but not be known for its help.”"
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"“The approach has been behind-the-scenes, intentionally not seeking public kudos for its efforts,” Atlas wrote in notes summarising a meeting with Exxon executives in 2000. “The objective is to help, but not be known for its help.”"
BC’s first grid-scale solar project launched this month.
Led by the Nlaka’pamux Nation, the project and the 14-year saga it faced have lessons for B.C.’s fast-track regime.
“This is what we can do when we’re getting it right” - NNTC's Nadine Hoehne.
via @thenarwhal.ca @indiginews.bsky.social
Led by the Nlaka’pamux Nation, the project and the 14-year saga it faced have lessons for B.C.’s fast-track regime.
“This is what we can do when we’re getting it right” - NNTC's Nadine Hoehne.
via @thenarwhal.ca @indiginews.bsky.social
Nlaka’pamux solar project offers lessons for B.C. | The Narwhal
Led by the Nlaka’pamux Nation, the quA-ymn solar project is the first major solar power facility in B.C. It came online well ahead of schedule
thenarwhal.ca
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
BC’s first grid-scale solar project launched this month.
Led by the Nlaka’pamux Nation, the project and the 14-year saga it faced have lessons for B.C.’s fast-track regime.
“This is what we can do when we’re getting it right” - NNTC's Nadine Hoehne.
via @thenarwhal.ca @indiginews.bsky.social
Led by the Nlaka’pamux Nation, the project and the 14-year saga it faced have lessons for B.C.’s fast-track regime.
“This is what we can do when we’re getting it right” - NNTC's Nadine Hoehne.
via @thenarwhal.ca @indiginews.bsky.social
Reposted by Zoë Yunker
After a 14-year saga, Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council has brought B.C.'s first grid-scale solar project online 💡 and they're already thinking bigger. A collaboration with @indiginews.bsky.social, written by @zoeyunker.bsky.social with photos by Aaron Hemens.
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Nlaka’pamux solar project offers lessons for B.C. | The Narwhal
Led by the Nlaka’pamux Nation, the quA-ymn solar project is the first major solar power facility in B.C. It came online well ahead of schedule
thenarwhal.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
After a 14-year saga, Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council has brought B.C.'s first grid-scale solar project online 💡 and they're already thinking bigger. A collaboration with @indiginews.bsky.social, written by @zoeyunker.bsky.social with photos by Aaron Hemens.
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Very timely reporting from Zoe on the legacy and future of forestry in BC!
With the US imposing 45% tariffs on BC softwood, the province is calling on Ottawa to protect the forestry industry and the people who work in it #bcpoli
With the US imposing 45% tariffs on BC softwood, the province is calling on Ottawa to protect the forestry industry and the people who work in it #bcpoli
For over a century, major companies liquidated forests from First Nations’ territories without consent. Now they're leaving.
In their wake, First Nations are working to reshape the industry that long excluded them, but it won't be easy.
My latest for @thenarwhal.ca
In their wake, First Nations are working to reshape the industry that long excluded them, but it won't be easy.
My latest for @thenarwhal.ca
What does First Nations ownership mean for B.C. forestry? | The Narwhal
More First Nations are buying B.C. forestry tenures. With old growth dwindling, can they nudge the industry to a more sustainable future?
thenarwhal.ca
October 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Very timely reporting from Zoe on the legacy and future of forestry in BC!
With the US imposing 45% tariffs on BC softwood, the province is calling on Ottawa to protect the forestry industry and the people who work in it #bcpoli
With the US imposing 45% tariffs on BC softwood, the province is calling on Ottawa to protect the forestry industry and the people who work in it #bcpoli
For over a century, major companies liquidated forests from First Nations’ territories without consent. Now they're leaving.
In their wake, First Nations are working to reshape the industry that long excluded them, but it won't be easy.
My latest for @thenarwhal.ca
In their wake, First Nations are working to reshape the industry that long excluded them, but it won't be easy.
My latest for @thenarwhal.ca
What does First Nations ownership mean for B.C. forestry? | The Narwhal
More First Nations are buying B.C. forestry tenures. With old growth dwindling, can they nudge the industry to a more sustainable future?
thenarwhal.ca
October 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
For over a century, major companies liquidated forests from First Nations’ territories without consent. Now they're leaving.
In their wake, First Nations are working to reshape the industry that long excluded them, but it won't be easy.
My latest for @thenarwhal.ca
In their wake, First Nations are working to reshape the industry that long excluded them, but it won't be easy.
My latest for @thenarwhal.ca
LNG Canada's fast-tracked Phase 2 breaches Canada's air standards for nitrogen dioxide in Kitimat.
That could mean growing acid rain and ground-level ozone.
"It rusts the body," said U of T prof Jeffrey Brook.
That could mean growing acid rain and ground-level ozone.
"It rusts the body," said U of T prof Jeffrey Brook.
Exclusive: LNG Expansion Brings New Health Risks to Kitimat | The Tyee
The project’s fast-tracked second phase would push a key pollutant far above current limits, documents reveal.
thetyee.ca
September 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
LNG Canada's fast-tracked Phase 2 breaches Canada's air standards for nitrogen dioxide in Kitimat.
That could mean growing acid rain and ground-level ozone.
"It rusts the body," said U of T prof Jeffrey Brook.
That could mean growing acid rain and ground-level ozone.
"It rusts the body," said U of T prof Jeffrey Brook.
Sobering estimates from @climateinstitute.bsky.social today:
Canada has stalled its progress on climate, putting its 2030 emissions target farther out of reach.
Modest reductions in electricity and buildings were drowned out by rising emissions from oil and gas.
Canada has stalled its progress on climate, putting its 2030 emissions target farther out of reach.
Modest reductions in electricity and buildings were drowned out by rising emissions from oil and gas.
Canada’s emissions flatlined in 2024, early estimate shows
Canada's success in decoupling economic growth from emissions is faltering. While national emissions in 2024 were down 8.5 per ...
440megatonnes.ca
September 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Sobering estimates from @climateinstitute.bsky.social today:
Canada has stalled its progress on climate, putting its 2030 emissions target farther out of reach.
Modest reductions in electricity and buildings were drowned out by rising emissions from oil and gas.
Canada has stalled its progress on climate, putting its 2030 emissions target farther out of reach.
Modest reductions in electricity and buildings were drowned out by rising emissions from oil and gas.
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NEW: BC has announced approval for the Ksi Lisims LNG facility.
It comes a week after medical professionals called on the province to halt LNG expansion until it has completed a comprehensive health review.
My reporting, with @zoeyunker.bsky.social, from last week:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
It comes a week after medical professionals called on the province to halt LNG expansion until it has completed a comprehensive health review.
My reporting, with @zoeyunker.bsky.social, from last week:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
Halt LNG Expansion Until Health Risks Studied, Say Doctors | The Tyee
First Nations leaders and health professionals say people are getting sick, and BC needs to hit pause.
thetyee.ca
September 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
NEW: BC has announced approval for the Ksi Lisims LNG facility.
It comes a week after medical professionals called on the province to halt LNG expansion until it has completed a comprehensive health review.
My reporting, with @zoeyunker.bsky.social, from last week:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
It comes a week after medical professionals called on the province to halt LNG expansion until it has completed a comprehensive health review.
My reporting, with @zoeyunker.bsky.social, from last week:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
BC excluded the health impacts of fracking in a review years ago. Its panel members raised concerns anyway.
As LNG in BC gets ready to boom, First Nations leaders and doctors are calling for a study before it's too late.
A collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social!
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
As LNG in BC gets ready to boom, First Nations leaders and doctors are calling for a study before it's too late.
A collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social!
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
Halt LNG Expansion Until Health Risks Studied, Say Doctors | The Tyee
First Nations leaders and health professionals say people are getting sick, and BC needs to hit pause.
thetyee.ca
September 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
BC excluded the health impacts of fracking in a review years ago. Its panel members raised concerns anyway.
As LNG in BC gets ready to boom, First Nations leaders and doctors are calling for a study before it's too late.
A collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social!
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
As LNG in BC gets ready to boom, First Nations leaders and doctors are calling for a study before it's too late.
A collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social!
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
Fascinating report on Fortis claims re: renewable natural gas and the strange credit system they use to justify it.
"FortisBC admitted it doesn't always receive certificates which act as a safeguard against double-counting."
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/11/n...
"FortisBC admitted it doesn't always receive certificates which act as a safeguard against double-counting."
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/11/n...
The investigation that could scuttle FortisBC's climate plan
BC’s gas utility is facing regulatory scrutiny over its accounting practices for the environmental credits it uses to claim some of its natural gas sales are carbon-neutral, "renewable” and reduce emi...
www.nationalobserver.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Fascinating report on Fortis claims re: renewable natural gas and the strange credit system they use to justify it.
"FortisBC admitted it doesn't always receive certificates which act as a safeguard against double-counting."
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/11/n...
"FortisBC admitted it doesn't always receive certificates which act as a safeguard against double-counting."
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/11/n...
Some things I learned while writing this story on Canada’s new “pillar” of Aboriginal Law, Cowichan Tribes v. Canada, for @thetyee.ca:
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Inside Richmond’s Precedent-Setting Cowichan Tribes v. Canada Case | The Tyee
The BC Supreme Court decision affirms Aboriginal title on private lands. What’s next?
thetyee.ca
August 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Some things I learned while writing this story on Canada’s new “pillar” of Aboriginal Law, Cowichan Tribes v. Canada, for @thetyee.ca:
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Reposted by Zoë Yunker
“All of the Cowichan Title Lands were sold to settlers with no regard for the Cowichan’s interest.”
@zoeyunker.bsky.social with a comprehensive report on the decision, described as a “pillar” of Aboriginal law, which received an immediate smack down from BC.
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
@zoeyunker.bsky.social with a comprehensive report on the decision, described as a “pillar” of Aboriginal law, which received an immediate smack down from BC.
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
Inside Richmond’s Precedent-Setting Cowichan Tribes v. Canada Case | The Tyee
The BC Supreme Court decision affirms Aboriginal title on private lands. What’s next?
thetyee.ca
August 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“All of the Cowichan Title Lands were sold to settlers with no regard for the Cowichan’s interest.”
@zoeyunker.bsky.social with a comprehensive report on the decision, described as a “pillar” of Aboriginal law, which received an immediate smack down from BC.
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
@zoeyunker.bsky.social with a comprehensive report on the decision, described as a “pillar” of Aboriginal law, which received an immediate smack down from BC.
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
Reposted by Zoë Yunker
A year and a half after an airstrike injured a three-year-old boy in Gaza, his aunt continues to try to get him to Canada. Nariman Ajjur says her nephew is now showing “clear signs of malnutrition” as well as the psychological effects of living in a war zone. thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
As Gazans Starve, Families in Canada Struggle to Get Loved Ones Out | The Tyee
‘We are watching ethnic cleansing live on television. Powers that could make a difference are not acting.’
thetyee.ca
August 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A year and a half after an airstrike injured a three-year-old boy in Gaza, his aunt continues to try to get him to Canada. Nariman Ajjur says her nephew is now showing “clear signs of malnutrition” as well as the psychological effects of living in a war zone. thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
At the Red Chris mine, the workers are safe. But risks remain.
For @thetyee.ca I investigated the mine's fast-tracked proposal to go underground, and the unexpected pollution problems it still hasn't solved.
For @thetyee.ca I investigated the mine's fast-tracked proposal to go underground, and the unexpected pollution problems it still hasn't solved.
Post-Collapse, a Closer Look at the Red Chris Mine Expansion | The Tyee
The company’s plans are on BC’s fast-track list. Experts say the proposed ‘block caving’ method brings new risks.
thetyee.ca
August 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
At the Red Chris mine, the workers are safe. But risks remain.
For @thetyee.ca I investigated the mine's fast-tracked proposal to go underground, and the unexpected pollution problems it still hasn't solved.
For @thetyee.ca I investigated the mine's fast-tracked proposal to go underground, and the unexpected pollution problems it still hasn't solved.
Reposted by Zoë Yunker
As the Red Chris mine embarks on a new, riskier form of mining, it might not be the last time owners or workers are caught unprepared. @zoeyunker.bsky.social explains.
Post-Collapse, a Closer Look at the Red Chris Mine Expansion | The Tyee
The company’s plans are on BC’s fast-track list. Experts say the proposed ‘block caving’ method brings new risks.
thetyee.ca
August 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
As the Red Chris mine embarks on a new, riskier form of mining, it might not be the last time owners or workers are caught unprepared. @zoeyunker.bsky.social explains.
Right now: BC is announcing another call for power, aiming for 5,000 GW. No limits on project size this time.
July 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Right now: BC is announcing another call for power, aiming for 5,000 GW. No limits on project size this time.
Vancouver is on track to blow past its climate targets, thanks mostly to natural gas.
Vancouver will miss its climate targets. Natural gas is partly to blame
Vancouver is on track to blow through its climate targets with the use of natural gas to heat buildings driving the majority of greenhouse gas emissions, the city has revealed in its annual climate pr...
www.nationalobserver.com
July 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Vancouver is on track to blow past its climate targets, thanks mostly to natural gas.
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"Port Alice isn’t the first time the province of B.C has paid the pulp mill industry’s cleanup bill. And it won’t be the last." By @zoeyunker.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
The Nightmare Mess Left by One Closed Pulp Mill | The Tyee
Documents expose the huge cleanup BC faces for Port Alice and 11 more shut mills. Will new projects also slip off the hook?
thetyee.ca
July 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"Port Alice isn’t the first time the province of B.C has paid the pulp mill industry’s cleanup bill. And it won’t be the last." By @zoeyunker.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
Reposted by Zoë Yunker
Today in @thetyee.ca, @zoeyunker.bsky.social with a great, terrifying piece on how the costly, dangerous clean-up of Port Alice's pulp mill portends poorly for BC's current industrial development push: thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
The Nightmare Mess Left by One Closed Pulp Mill | The Tyee
Documents expose the huge cleanup BC faces for Port Alice and 11 more shut mills. Will new projects also slip off the hook?
thetyee.ca
July 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today in @thetyee.ca, @zoeyunker.bsky.social with a great, terrifying piece on how the costly, dangerous clean-up of Port Alice's pulp mill portends poorly for BC's current industrial development push: thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
Canada's fast-track law, Bill C-5, is now law after it passed the Senate today with no amendments.
Carney's controversial major projects bill becomes law
Passage of Bill C-5 an "assault on science and democracy" say critics.
www.nationalobserver.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Canada's fast-track law, Bill C-5, is now law after it passed the Senate today with no amendments.
With Bill C-5, Canada has the power to erase its laws for chosen projects.
What could this Swiss-cheese legal landscape mean now and in the future?
My latest for @thetyee.ca
What could this Swiss-cheese legal landscape mean now and in the future?
My latest for @thetyee.ca
‘Ass Backwards’: Canada’s New Legal Posture Post-Bill C-5 | The Tyee
The Senate-bound law would allow Ottawa to stamp major projects approved before their risks are assessed.
thetyee.ca
June 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
With Bill C-5, Canada has the power to erase its laws for chosen projects.
What could this Swiss-cheese legal landscape mean now and in the future?
My latest for @thetyee.ca
What could this Swiss-cheese legal landscape mean now and in the future?
My latest for @thetyee.ca