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On the road less congested with driverless cars and transit

On the road less congested with driverless cars and transit

You didn’t have to spend long at Globe 2016 to get the message: global politicians, investors and businesses are headed inexorably toward a low-carbon future.
Woodfibre LNG project gets green light from feds

Woodfibre LNG project gets green light from feds

Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has given the thumbs up to the $1.7 billion Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish.
Trudeau signals a new green direction for Canada at Vancouver's Globe conference

Trudeau signals a new green direction for Canada at Vancouver's Globe conference

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to do it all at March 2 speech during a sustainable business conference in...
For utilities, being green requires more than just looking green

For utilities, being green requires more than just looking green

The "green agenda” is spreading a perception that utilities are meeting efficiency challenges. Yet this efficiency is dwarfed by the untapped potential that could be released through better management of existing infrastructure.
Editorial: Debunking university fossil fuel divestment drives

Editorial: Debunking university fossil fuel divestment drives

The recent recommendation from the finance committee of the University of British Columbia (UBC) board of governors to reject a call from students and faculty to divest funds from the fossil fuel industry is a refreshingly realistic view from the hal
Countries must double their emissions reduction commitments to meet global warming target: expert

Countries must double their emissions reduction commitments to meet global warming target: expert

Nations across the world need to take a more aggressive approach and...
Wind farm zoning proposal a no-go for Peace River Regional District

Wind farm zoning proposal a no-go for Peace River Regional District

The Peace River Regional District has withdrawn its proposal to create a new...
Some B.C. municipalities move toward mandatory climate-change warnings on gas pumps

Some B.C. municipalities move toward mandatory climate-change warnings on gas pumps

Could B.C. gas station owners soon be required to...
Editorial: Economics and environmental aspirations

Editorial: Economics and environmental aspirations

The 2016 outlook for environmental optimists might be green, but for those footing the bill for ill-considered political action plans it will be shades of grey all the way. For example, 2015 year-end interviews revealed the leaders of B.C.
Another taxing hot potato for Canadian politicians: e-cigarettes

Another taxing hot potato for Canadian politicians: e-cigarettes

Just mention the phrase “electronic cigarettes” and politicians at every level seem to go berserk. “Holy non-smokes!” they cry.