Concerns Over BC Government Backtracking on Endangered Species Legislation

environment · 2019-05 · British Columbia

Scientists express concern over the BC government's apparent backtracking on promised endangered species legislation, which could negatively impact the protection of 1,807 species at risk in the province. Logging, mining, and LNG industry pressures are cited as influencing this reversal.

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• “Premier Horgan appeared to back-track on his promise... stating: “There’s no significant species at risk legislation on the docket for the foreseeable future here in B.C.”... Logging, mining and LNG interests... have persuaded cabinet that they will make job loss an election issue in retaliation for strong conservation.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 23rd, 2019 (May 23rd, 2019)

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