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The State of B.C.
climate policies
By Elizabeth McSheffrey
A peak at the headlines…
Food for thought…
• Sifting through political spin
• Simplifying the science
• Is anybody doing it right?
• Whose jurisdiction is?
• Are the resources there?
A young grizzly in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest, where trophy hunting is still permitted. Photo by Elizabeth McSheffrey

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  • 2. A peak at the headlines…
  • 3. Food for thought… • Sifting through political spin • Simplifying the science • Is anybody doing it right? • Whose jurisdiction is? • Are the resources there? A young grizzly in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest, where trophy hunting is still permitted. Photo by Elizabeth McSheffrey