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63% of Metro Vancouverites would pay for a regional green tax, finds poll

63% of Metro Vancouverites would pay for a regional green tax, finds poll

The new poll finds 82% of Metro Vancouver residents back launch of regional conservation fund; 63% said they are willing to personally contribute
The B.C. scientists racing to understand singing fish

The B.C. scientists racing to understand singing fish

The sounds fish make are poorly understood, but advances in passive acoustic listening could pave the way for understanding and managing underwater ecosystems like never before
YVR partnering with Schneider Electric to reduce carbon emissions

YVR partnering with Schneider Electric to reduce carbon emissions

Pact expected to make operations more reliable and workplace safer
Capilano University to research climate change impacts with $1.5M grant

Capilano University to research climate change impacts with $1.5M grant

The NSERC grant will fund the examination of sustainable tourism and biodiversity at the North Vancouver campus
Full disclosure: companies face emissions reporting mandates even as Canada lags

Full disclosure: companies face emissions reporting mandates even as Canada lags

'Voluntary was fine for 10 years ago, but this is urgent now.'
No environmental review needed for Copper Mountain expansion

No environmental review needed for Copper Mountain expansion

Expansion of copper mine near Princeton, B.C. would extend mine life to 2047
Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Seven environmental groups are calling on the Canadian government to define 'forest degradation' using the best available science
Canada's environment minister hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'

Canada's environment minister hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'

The language of the agreement is stronger than a draft floated earlier in the week, though many warned it was undermined by loopholes
SFU prof gets $900K to study carbon capture potential in Lower Mainland

SFU prof gets $900K to study carbon capture potential in Lower Mainland

Study will look at sequestering CO2 dissolved in brine water deep underground
Largest spill-response ship being readied in Victoria to work off B.C. coast

Largest spill-response ship being readied in Victoria to work off B.C. coast

The K.J. Gardner is in Victoria after sailing from the Netherlands to start its new job working off B.C.’s coast