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As B.C. glaciers retreat, gold mining companies stake claims in new salmon habitat

As B.C. glaciers retreat, gold mining companies stake claims in new salmon habitat

Salmon habitat or gold mine? In the wake of melting glaciers, new prospects open up along the B.C.-Alaska border
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This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

The experts have spoken and one location stands out as having a lower risk level for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides and tsunamis when compared to other B.C. spots
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Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic

Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic

The Nov. 16 decision says Ottawa had overstepped by labelling all 'plastic manufactured items' as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
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B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

Ontario Court of Appeal case could act as a 'sword' to hold B.C. and federal climate targets in check, says lawyer
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B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

A new poll has found most Canadians support a new youth climate corps to fight disasters and drive down carbon emissions. Advocates say a pilot program showing what's possible could be 'British Columbia's gift to Canada.'
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Federal court quashes cabinet order underlying single-use plastics ban

Federal court quashes cabinet order underlying single-use plastics ban

Decision has implications for everything from straws to grocery bags
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Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say

Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say

Bears to be tranquilized and moved from their dens last minute, say advocacy groups wanting a pause on the project
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Northern B.C councillors frustrated with CleanBC policies

Northern B.C councillors frustrated with CleanBC policies

It's not viable or realistic for northern B.C. to transition away from fossil fuels, say City of Dawson Creek council members.
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Canada's emissions reduction plan falling short: environment commissioner

Canada's emissions reduction plan falling short: environment commissioner

More than 80 policies and programs are listed in the plan, but commissioner says fewer than half of them have a timetable for implementation
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Conservation deal aims to protect 30% of B.C. land by 2030

Conservation deal aims to protect 30% of B.C. land by 2030

Feds will put up to $500M over the life of the deal, with B.C. providing matching funds
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