Critical minerals collide with #tourism in B.C. resort town.

A #Calgary based mining company called West High Yield Resources wants to extract #magnesium ore from Record Ridge, about seven kilometres outside of town, and ship it overseas.

West High Yield holds mineral claims over 8,972 hectares at the site — an area 4.6 times bigger than the city of Victoria. In October 2025, the #BCgovernment approved the company’s #mining permit.

Several #Rossland residents say they have been confounded by what they see as abnormalities in the siting and permitting of the mine. Many have united under the banner of the non-profit Save Record Ridge Action Society ( #SRRAC ).

At one point, WHY Resources sought to remove up to 200,000 tonnes of ore a year, but later reduced that to 63,500 tonnes per year — below the 70,000-tonne limit that often triggers an environmental assessment.

In a May 2025 letter to the province, the #Ktunaxa Nation Council argued alongside SRRAC that the mine footprint only dropped by 5.7 per cent, despite a 68 per cent cut in proposed production.

The stated lower production capacity “masks and understates its true capacity” and environmental footprint, added the nation, arguing it’s designed to avoid initial regulatory hurdles and be scaled up later.

SRRAC requested that Ottawa carry out an environmental review of the Record Ridge mine project.

A report issued last month from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada rejected that request. It found the mine project did not require federal designation, and that existing laws were enough to manage the potential impacts on fish, migratory birds and Indigenous rights.

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#BCpoli #CDNpoli #StopEcocide #Environmental #Climate #EcoJustice #UNDRIP #IndigenousRights #ProtectTheWild #biodiversity #EcologicalHealth #OneEarth #BritishColumbia #AbolishCorporateLobbyists #StopCorporateWelfare #NoSubsidiesForMining

I haven't done a #FollowFriday in a while. Here are some accounts that I frequent! If you find them useful and/or interesting, you should follow them as well!

@DemocracyNow_Headlines_rss
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@UnicornRiot
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@AIF_Massachusetts #AmericanIronFront in Massachusetts: standing against Nazis, the alt-right, and fascists of all stripes in Massachusetts and the greater New England area.

@freedomofpress
Defending and supporting public-interest #journalism in the 21st century.

@internetarchive
#InternetArchive is a non-profit research library preserving web pages, books, movies & audio for public access. Explore web history via the #WaybackMachine.

@RadicalAnthro
London's longest running evening class, studying What it means to be human at UCL #Anthropology dept. We are FREE, on Tues eves term time. Account run by #CamillaPower. Radical anthropologists include #ChrisKnight, Ian Watts, Jerome Lewis and Morna Finnegan.

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Automated parrot. #CensoredNews is a service to grassroots #Indigenous Peoples engaged in #resistance and upholding #HumanRights.

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Founder of #WorldBeeSanctuary - the expanded ambition of The #Bee Sanctuary of Ireland - 55 acres of certified stock free organic land dedicated to our #NativeWildBees. The one and only true native wild bee sanctuary on the planet. No hives! No honey! Just wild! A not for profit social enterprise.
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@mutualmorris
We are a#MutualAid group in Morris County, New Jersey, USA wanting to connect with likeminded folks, to learn, share, and build #solidarity communities as far as we can. We are led by mostly #queer, #poor / #unhoused, #immigrant, #socialist, #communist, and #anarchist types from multiple generations and we seek to build a real, active path out of "business as usual".

@CrimethInc
#CrimethInc. is a rebel alliance—a decentralized network pledged to anonymous collective action—a breakout from the prisons of our age. We strive to reinvent our lives and our world according to the principles of self-determination and mutual aid. We believe that you should be free to dispose of your limitless potential on your own terms: that no government, market, or ideology should be able to dictate what your life can be. If you agree, let’s do something about it.

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In search of new forms of life. A digital community center and media platform featuring news, opinion, podcasts, and reporting on autonomous social movements and revolt across so-called North America from an #anarchist perspective. 🏴

@Todd
#ToddChretien is a farmer, translator, editor, and author. He is co-chair of #MaineDSA and works in the #PineAndRoses editorial collective.

@g7izu
#SpaceWeather, #aurora and #RadioPropagation from a UK perspective. Any alerts or warnings are informational only and are not official. I post about various other subjects as well, but always hope to be informative and interesting. Not a professional space weather forecaster, it's my hobby!

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Professor of #astronomy, farmer of #goats. Asteroid (42910). She/her.

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“I Don’t Believe in Global Warming” first appeared on Regent’s Canal in London in 2009.

This visual metaphor is both striking and powerful, suggesting that denying climate change does nothing to halt its effects, which are visibly rising around us.

The timing of this piece was no coincidence. It emerged shortly after the Copenhagen UN Climate Summit, a meeting that many deemed unsuccessful in producing concrete solutions to global warming. By placing his message in such a context, Banksy underscored the world’s inadequate response to climate change.

More: Climate Change Addressed Through Street Art (16 Powerful Images)

Fast forward to 2024, and Banksy’s message is as relevant as ever.

The artwork has become a symbol frequently referenced during climate action events and discussions. During London Climate Action Week 2023, the piece was prominently highlighted to emphasize the ongoing struggle against climate change denial and the urgent need for collective action.

In 2024, the impacts of climate change are more visible and frequent. From severe weather events to rising sea levels, the urgency to act against global warming has never been more pronounced.

Banksy’s artwork embodies the sentiment of disbelief and denial that unfortunately still circulates in some parts of society. Yet, it also inspires hope, pushing the narrative that awareness and action can and must rise above the tide of denial.

More by Banksy: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art

More by Banksy: Street Art Legend Banksy Reveals His Name in a Rare BBC Interview

More: Politicians Discussing Climate Change (Street Art by Isaac Cordal)

What do you think about this artwork by Banksy?

STREET ART UTOPIA

2025-03-23 22:09:22

Banksy’s Hidden Identity Revealed?

An Insight Into the World of Street Art

Banksy’s artworks continue to attract attention worldwide, particularly following recent revelations about his identity. In this extraordinary BBC interview, Banksy shares rare insights about his art and personal life. Could this finally reveal the mystery of his identity? Watch the full interview: BANKSY – The lost interview

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A Glimpse into Banksy’s Artistic World

The interview delves into Banksy’s “Turf War” exhibition, a hallmark of his anti-establishment themes. This 2003 London show was a spectacle of defiance, showcasing graffitied police vehicles and live animals adorned with distinctive police patterns, not to mention the famous Winston Churchill portrait with a twist.

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The Name Revelation

In a candid moment, the interviewer, Nigel Wrench, inquires about using Banksy’s real name. The response? “Robbie.” While this opens up possibilities (could he be Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack, or perhaps Robin Gunningham?), it’s a rare peek behind the curtain of the elusive artist.

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Banksy on Graffiti and Art

Banksy’s views on graffiti are clear: it’s vandalism if it’s illegal, but that’s part of its charm. He sees the city as a playground for expression, where painting and repainting are part of an ongoing dialogue. His approach to art? Quick and impactful, much like the fleeting nature of street art itself.

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Banksy’s Take on the Art Establishment

Banksy remains detached from the traditional art world, expressing disinterest in the ‘Brit Art’ movement and a pointed avoidance of selling to figures like Charles Saatchi. His focus is on art that resonates with the public, rather than seeking approval from the elite.

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Banksy’s Art in the Market

Despite his disconnection from the art market, Banksy’s canvases are highly sought after, fetching high prices. His reaction? A mix of surprise and indifference, hinting at a disconnection between the artist’s intentions and the commercial value of his work.

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More Banksy: 14 Great Banksy Street Art Photos and Quotes!

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Some classics by Banksy:

Kissing Coppers, Brighton, UK

A stencil artwork of two British policemen passionately kissing.

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We’re All In The Same Boat, Lowestoft, UK

Children depicted on a wall appearing to sail a makeshift boat.

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Zebra Stripes, Timbuktu, Mali

A striking piece showing a woman washing the stripes off a zebra.

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Follow Your Dreams – Cancelled, Boston, USA

A worker painting over the words “Follow Your Dreams” with a red “Cancelled” stamp.

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Flower Thrower, Bethlehem, Palestine

A masked man throwing a bouquet instead of a weapon.

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The Claw, Norfolk, UK

An installation showing a giant arcade claw poised above a bench, humorously portraying vulnerability and chance in everyday life.

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Devolved Parliament, London, UK

A satirical painting depicting the UK House of Commons populated by chimpanzees, offering sharp commentary on political chaos and human behavior.

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More Banksy: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art

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What do you think about Banksy’s hints in this interview? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

This post was updated on March 18, 2025.

#StandingRock Files New Lawsuit Against #DAPL

By #BrendaNorrell, #CensoredNews
Oct. 29, 2024

"The #StandingRockLakotaNation has filed a new fedral lawsuit against the Army Corps of Engineers in Washington describing its threat to the water, and how Energy Transfer bulldozed the burial places of their elite warrior society. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe demands the immediate shut down of the pipeline.

"In a separate lawsuit in #NorthDakota state court, #EnergyTransfer is carrying out a fishing expedition, serving media and #WaterProtectors with third party subpoenas for the case slated in court for February 2025.

"In this case, the pipeline company is suing #Greenpeace and #RedWarriorSociety, and two Red Warrior #WaterProtectors. Greenpeace refers to the lawsuit as a frivolous $300 million #SLAPP lawsuit.

"Greenpeace now has a new report on the pipeline's #Environmental Rsks, and the threat to the water of millions of people who live along the #MissouriRiver. The new report strengthens Standing Rock's new lawsuit."

Read more:
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#BigOilAndGas #WaterIsLife #EnvironmentalRacism #Lakota #StandingRockReservation #StandingRockSioux #LakeOahe #DakotaAccessPipeline