The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 B.C. environmental assessment overhaul marred by deficiencies, scientists say https://thenarwhal.ca/b-c-environmental-assessment-overhaul-marred-by-deficiencies-scientists-say/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:18:02 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=8985 Nearly 180 scientists say impending legislation leaves the task of collecting evidence for major project reviews to proponents — without adequate independence, transparency or scientific rigour Sarah Cox News B.C. Bill 51 environmental assessment environmental law George Heyman Science scientific integrity B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman