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READER HAS BEEF WITH MEATLESS MONDAY

To the editor: Re: "Meaty issue prompts Vancouver's decree," May 14. Vancouver was the first city to proclaim June 10 "Meatless Monday," encouraging people to abstain from meat products one day per week. Program advocates cite meat production as contributing to climate change, water pollution, deforestation, increased greenhouse gas and avian and

Delta mayor two-faced about environment

Re: "Business class is business as usual for Hunt and Jackson," the Now, June 6.

Protector of the dammed

IT'S shortly after 4 a.m. and darkness still blankets the Columbia River Gorge.

Port expansion will inflate food crisis

Ocean warming is melting the ice pack, causing rising sea levels and the tornadoes that killed 24 people last week.

Global warming is a hoax

My wife and I found another point to agree on: The Harper government is terrible at getting their message out. So, let me take care of one - read it here first (and send money): Global warming (is) for real dummies. You have been had. This planet's climate has always ignored CO2. Past warming periods always preceded CO2 built-up in (Al Gore's) heaven.

Canada's eco-record dismal

Many of us are questioning the wisdom of putting economic development ahead of the preservation of the environment and "global warming."

Coquitlam explores new energy sources

With the spectre of rising hydro costs in the near future, Coquitlam is taking another look at the use of alternate power.

Secure the health of the world's oceans.

Celebrating the world's oceans

World Oceans Day was officially recognized by the United Nations as June 8 each year beginning in 2009. The concept was proposed on June 8, 1992 by Canada at the Earth Summit in Brazil and it had been unofficially celebrated every year since then as World Oceans Day.

Small efforts add up to big impact

There are many ways to take action on protecting and preserving our natural environment. It is important to recognize that every effort counts, big or small.

Expedition draws closer

Regular readers of my column know that I believe strongly in sustainable building practices and that I try to put forward ecologically conscious ideas that homeowners can use to decrease their global footprint. As responsible First World citizens I feel it's our duty to do everything we can to shape our future for the better.

Green guide

Lawn Sprinkling Schedule: Mornings-only (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations will be in effect until Sept. 30. Even numbered addresses - Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings and odd numbered addresses - Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. Info: metrovancouver.org.

Federal funding hard to find

HUNDREDS of municipal politicians from around the country descended on Vancouver over the weekend, but it wasn't Rob Ford they wanted to talk about.

Business support not surprising

Re: City council united in stand against coal plan, The Record, May 31.

'World Ocean Weekend' events on calendar

Parks in South Surrey play host to "World Ocean Weekend" events on June 8 and 9.

Reader wishes MLAs well in task

Our new government will accept the task of trying to please the majority of its citizens by navigating B.C. through the tumultuous currents of climatic change, the economy, and the needs of its citizens.

Denying climate change easy

Although he is, of course, correct, Mike Harvey [Denier offered climate tour, May 23 Letters, Langley Advance] is not going to convince deniers like David J. Standecumbe [Cold record makes no sense, May 16 Letters, Advance] that climate change is real and influenced by human activity.