"The federal gov’s proposal to legally allow projects to go ahead even if they result in an entire species going extinct is directed at projects, such as ports and pipelines, that jeopardize the existence of the endangered southern resident killer whale population, several sources told the Star."
Ok, no. This is not cool.
Glad to see @althiaraj.bsky.social use appropriately direct framing here.
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Carney government proposal targets extinction protections for endangered killer whales off B.C. coast
The orcas’ habitat has been affected by shipping traffic causing physical and acoustic disturbances, pollutants in the ocean, and declining food stock.