Environment

No environmental review needed for Copper Mountain expansion

Expansion of copper mine near Princeton, B.C. would extend mine life to 2047

Dec 14, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

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

Dec 14, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

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

Dec 13, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

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

Study will look at sequestering CO2 dissolved in brine water deep underground

Dec 12, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >

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

Dec 6, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Here's FortisBC's plans for discharging treated water at Woodfibre LNG and BC Rail sites

The company has submitted an application to the BC Energy Regulator to release treated waste water at two sites: the BC Rail and Woodfibre LNG sites

Dec 5, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck in its pledge to cut emissions

The city has committed to chopping emission from its fleet by 60 per cent below 2007 levels by 2030

Dec 4, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Supreme Court decisions forced some rethink of oil, gas emissions cap, minister says

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is in Dubai for the annual global climate pact talks taking place over the next two weeks

Dec 1, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

The electricity used by emails results in a wide range of CO2 equivalents

Dec 1, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28

After a summer of record-breaking heat and unprecedented wildfires, world leaders will gather Thursday for two weeks of climate change negotiations in Dubai

Nov 28, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >