Civil disobedience has played a significant role in raising awareness and catalyzing change in the history of environmentalism in British Columbia. Examples in my region include protests against logging in old-growth forests and demonstrations against pipelines and fossil fuel projects. Civil disobedience has often drawn attention to environmental issues, mobilized public support, and pressured governments and corporations to reconsider their policies and practices. However, its effectiveness in bringing positive change depends on various factors, including public perception, political will, and the willingness of authorities to engage with protesters’ concerns. While civil disobedience can be a powerful tool for environmental activism,…

Civil disobedience in the name of environmental protection comes with many intentional and unintentional effects as it can shape the ways a society perceives environmental topics. Civil disobedience has an honourable history; the question of importance is whether a particular group on a particular matter is deemed justified in such actions1. The justification of the actions is just as crucial as the justifications of the outcome. Many ethical theories such as Kantian ethics and Utilitarianism regard an action unethical if the method to achieve the outcome is unethical to start with. With civil disobedience for the sake of the environment…

 Documentary reflection  When I first saw the description for this assignment and read the words “civil disobedience”, “conservation” and “local area” my mind immediately went to the ongoing Fairy Creek Anti-Logging protests that received enormous media coverage during the early 2020s. British Columbia has a long relationship with “save the trees” movements, dating back to the 1960s. However, lumber is still one of B.C’s principal exports so the efficacy of these protests is still open for debate. The ongoing protests against old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed on Vancouver Island represent a significant moment in Canadian environmental activism. With…

Considering the book “Canadians and the Natural Environment to the Twenty-First Century,” let’s discuss the role of civil disobedience in environmentalism.  Firstly, civil disobedience has historically played a significant role in the environmental movement. Documentaries such as “An Inconvenient Truth” by Al Gore and “Before the Flood” by Leonardo DiCaprio showcase the urgency and necessity of direct action to address environmental issues like climate change. Civil disobedience has often been used as a tool to raise awareness, disrupt harmful practices, and pressure governments and corporations to take action. One recent example of civil disobedience making an impact is the global…

Definition Mainstream media refers to traditional forms of media like radio, television, newspapers, and magazines that are easily accessible. On the other hand, alternative media consists of independently owned news websites, publications, and digital media that provide different perspectives and may be harder to access compared to mainstream sources. Alternative Media The varying viewpoints presented by the Trans Mountain website, Eco-Justice website, and Energy Humanities website provide contrasting stances on the Trans Mountain Pipeline, particularly highlighting its impact on Indigenous Peoples and the environment. The Trans Mountain website emphasizes extensive engagement with Indigenous communities and groups, manifesting a commitment to…