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As Paris climate talks near, Vancouver mayor enlists local businesses

As Paris climate talks near, Vancouver mayor enlists local businesses

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is urging local businesses to sign on to a city-sponsored pledge to reduce carbon emissions .
Metro Vancouver politicians join cross-border effort on oil by rail

Metro Vancouver politicians join cross-border effort on oil by rail

Increase in oil by rail shipments is a safety and environmental concern for local governments on both sides of the border
Carbon offsets plan could clear the way for coal-fired power plants in B.C.

Carbon offsets plan could clear the way for coal-fired power plants in B.C.

Controversial carbon offset program being retooled to allow LNG and coal power plants to stay within carbon emissions caps
Cleaning up coal’s dirty image in Canada’s heartland

Cleaning up coal’s dirty image in Canada’s heartland

SaskPower’s project a showcase for carbon sequestration, Vancouver conference hears
New oil spill response vessel launched

New oil spill response vessel launched

Company plans to invest $100 million in oil spill response vessels, bases
Government myopia clouding low-carbon business vision

Government myopia clouding low-carbon business vision

Add them up, and potential turning points on public policy toward climate change are popping up like new forest fires. The province is twitching over its policy inconsistencies, inviting B.C.
Climate change to blame for oyster recall, says shellfish grower’s association

Climate change to blame for oyster recall, says shellfish grower’s association

On August 18, the CFIA issued a food recall warning for oysters harvested from B.C. coastal waters because they may be...
New realities of environmental reviews in B.C.

New realities of environmental reviews in B.C.

First Nations’ project impact studies redrawing the province’s resource extraction landscape
SeaChoice spat underscores sustainable-seafood challenges

SeaChoice spat underscores sustainable-seafood challenges

Competing programs, conflicting information can confuse consumers, sellers say
Sudden storms cause lasting financial pain for B.C. towns

Sudden storms cause lasting financial pain for B.C. towns

Municipalities struggle with high costs of high winds, heavy rain