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Mining magnate Ross Beaty donates $5 million to save jaguars

Mining magnate Ross Beaty donates $5 million to save jaguars

Family donation through Sitka Foundation is spread over 10 years
William Shatner to work with Vancouver’s Solar Alliance to promote solar energy

William Shatner to work with Vancouver’s Solar Alliance to promote solar energy

Like his character Captain James T. Kirk from the original Star Trek series, William Shatner is turning his attention where no man (or woman) has gone before; in this case, he is looking toward the sun.
Trump can't stop renewable energy juggernaut: report

Trump can't stop renewable energy juggernaut: report

Clean Energy Canada says investments in renewable energy are down, following an investment boom
B.C.’s clean-tech sector big beneficiary in Budget 2017

B.C.’s clean-tech sector big beneficiary in Budget 2017

The 2017 budget builds on commitments made in 2016 to invest in Canadian technology, including clean-tech – a sector that is particularly strong in B.C. The 2016 budget earmarked $1 billion over four years for clean technology.
Vancouver's Renewable City plan may be unworkable: study

Vancouver's Renewable City plan may be unworkable: study

Without senior government, city would have to get heavy handed to meet 100% renewable target
Cleantech one of the fastest growing industries in B.C.: KPMG

Cleantech one of the fastest growing industries in B.C.: KPMG

The cleantech industry was worth $1.8 bilion to British Columbia’s economy in 2016, and it is outpacing most other sectors in terms of growth and job creation, according to a KPMG report released March 13. The number of B.C.
B.C.-backed plant creates jobs in Senegalese township

B.C.-backed plant creates jobs in Senegalese township

A social enterprise built by B.C. business people in Africa turns old tires into new fuel
'Making' the business case for upcycling

'Making' the business case for upcycling

Hands-on entrepreneurs are crafting the business model for sustainability
B.C. government investing $40m in zero-emission vehicle program

B.C. government investing $40m in zero-emission vehicle program

The provincial government is investing $40 million in its Clean Energy Vehicle Program in a move intended to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable.
NDP proposes carbon tax hike

NDP proposes carbon tax hike

NDP would raise carbon tax to $50 by 2022, invest some of the additional revenue in transit, clean energy