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Government launches fracking review

Government launches fracking review

Science panel to investigate impacts on water, induced earthquakes from fracking
B.C. to reform Environmental Assessment Process later this year

B.C. to reform Environmental Assessment Process later this year

The government of British Columbia revealed today the timeline that will guide the procedures to reform the province’s environmental assessment process.
VeloMetro launches Veemo velomobile-sharing service at UBC

VeloMetro launches Veemo velomobile-sharing service at UBC

Vancouver’s VeloMetro launched a vehicle-sharing service on the University of British Columbia campus yesterday (February 27) after what it describes as a successful beta test conducted in the fall of 2017.
Recycling in turmoil as China slams door on world’s waste

Recycling in turmoil as China slams door on world’s waste

New business opportunities likely to be created for recycling, after China imposes strict new ban on recyclables
B.C. ill prepared to cope with climate change: auditor general

B.C. ill prepared to cope with climate change: auditor general

B.C. not on track to meet GHG reduction targets, and it's in good company
Ottawa overhauls Environment Act, NEB

Ottawa overhauls Environment Act, NEB

New rules: Trudeau government to create new environmental act and agency
B.C. Green leader draws line in sand over LNG

B.C. Green leader draws line in sand over LNG

Despite evidence natural gas can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Andrew Weaver vows to bring down government if it pursues LNG industry in B.C.
Gas could help put brakes on climate change, study finds

Gas could help put brakes on climate change, study finds

Gas-burning plants taking the place of coal-fired facilities would result in net reduction in greenhouse gases, researchers say
Ottawa restores Fisheries Act measures “gutted” by Harper

Ottawa restores Fisheries Act measures “gutted” by Harper

Amendments to Fisheries act restores funding, protective measures
B.C. government proposes new restrictions on dilbit

B.C. government proposes new restrictions on dilbit

New restrictions target any increased movement of diluted bitumen