Vancouver Sun

Richard Brooks

Last published Feb. 2026 · On our record since 2009

Where this writer stands

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first

“The climate crisis is already here: fires, floods, deadly heat and droughts.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export

“Ottawa is gambling on an outdated definition of what makes an energy superpower.” Read the piece

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Recent work

Opinion: The questions Canadians should be asking amid hype over LNG projectsOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Feb 3, 2026
We don't have to destroy our forests to get soft toilet paperOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Mar 9, 2009