Protesters gathered outside the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver this week to voice their opposition to the oil and gas sector. The conference, attended by mayors and councillors from across the province, featured discussions on a range of issues, including energy and the environment. However, the presence of the oil and gas industry at the conference drew criticism from those who fear the continued extraction of fossil fuels will harm the planet. Jeremy Hainsworth, of Glacier Media, was on hand to report on the protests and the concerns of the demonstrators.
1. Protesters gathered outside the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver to oppose the oil and gas sector.
2. The conference, attended by mayors and councillors from across the province, addressed various issues, including energy and the environment.
3. The presence of the oil and gas industry at the conference received criticism from those concerned about the environmental impact of continued fossil fuel extraction.
4. Jeremy Hainsworth, a journalist from Glacier Media, reported on the protests and the concerns of the demonstrators.
5. The protesters' main objective was to voice their opposition to the oil and gas sector and raise awareness about its potential harm to the planet.
In 2019, Canada's oil and gas sector accounted for 26% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions.
Jeremy Hainsworth, a journalist from Glacier Media, reported on the presence of protesters outside this week's Vancouver conference of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). These demonstrators voiced their concerns regarding the oil and gas sector.