First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline

First Nations leaders in British Columbia are urging officials to stop the West Coast pipeline project, arguing that the expansion will exacerbate climate change and increase the risk of environmental disasters. They're specifically asking Premier John Horgan and former Premier Christy Clark to intervene, highlighting the severe impacts on local communities and ecosystems. This push underscores the broader conflict between economic development and environmental sustainability, particularly as First Nations advocate for the protection of their lands and the planet against the growing threat of climate change.