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BC sets new interim GHG reduction targets

BC sets new interim GHG reduction targets

Emissions were up 3% in BC in 2018, according first annual report
Earthquake activity to be monitored in B.C. oil, gas fields

Earthquake activity to be monitored in B.C. oil, gas fields

Temporary seismic array being set up Dawson Creek and Fort St. John
Harbour Air commits to net zero by 2040

Harbour Air commits to net zero by 2040

Harbour Air first Canadian company to sign climate pledge spearheaded by Amazon
‘Death by 1,000 cuts’ for 102 Fraser River estuary species at risk of extinction

‘Death by 1,000 cuts’ for 102 Fraser River estuary species at risk of extinction

More than 100 animal species in the Fraser River estuary could be “functionally extinct” within the next 25 years, unless an overarching, multi-government plan is put in place to save them, a new University of British Columbia (UBC) study warns
Scientists call for Fraser River Estuary Act

Scientists call for Fraser River Estuary Act

Cost of preventing species extinction surprisingly small, if managed right
Company harvests old growth from old homes

Company harvests old growth from old homes

Adam Corneil of Unbuilders has built a company around salvaging valuable lumber that would otherwise end up in landfill
Vancouver council approves $500m ‘climate emergency action plan’

Vancouver council approves $500m ‘climate emergency action plan’

Transport pricing report not expected before end of 2022
BC leads country on energy efficiency action

BC leads country on energy efficiency action

British Columbia is leading the pack in energy efficiency policies in Canada, according to a new national scorecard published by Efficiency Canada and Carleton University.
Air quality not a top concern for Metro Vancouver residents, says survey

Air quality not a top concern for Metro Vancouver residents, says survey

Findings come as Vancouver city council prepares to vote on 371-page climate fight plan
Contrasting climate plans, contrasting challenges for B.C.

Contrasting climate plans, contrasting challenges for B.C.

Biden presidency promises sharp turn in U.S. environmental policies