The Tyee · Vancouver Sun
Deborah Curran
Publishing · On our record since 2013
Where this writer stands
Climate1 piece
Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“In May, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to double the capacity of Canada's electricity grid by 2050, using natural gas in the name of "powering Canada strong."” Read the piece
Energy1 piece
Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Provincial and federal governments have made the unfortunate decision to go "full bore" on expanding fracking. There is an urgent need to align regulatory setbacks with environmental health evidence and best practices to protect people's health.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- BC and Alberta Lag in Protecting Residents from Fracking Risks | The TyeeOpinion · The Tyee · Jul 14, 2026
- Opinion: B.C.'s environmental laws are key public infrastructure, not mere red tapeOpinion · Vancouver Sun · May 27, 2025
- Opinion: Putting sustainability in B.C.’s new water lawEditorial · Vancouver Sun · Dec 2, 2015
- Opinion: Putting sustainability in B.C.’s new water lawEditorial · Vancouver Sun · Dec 2, 2015
- Opinion: Managing B.C.’s water resourcesOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Jul 17, 2015
- The Tyee – The Fish Protection that Got AwayOpinion · The Tyee · Apr 12, 2013
- The Tyee – How to Modernize BC's 100-Year-Old 'Water Act'Opinion · The Tyee · Apr 11, 2013