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Capilano University to research climate change impacts with $1.5M grant

Capilano University to research climate change impacts with $1.5M grant

The NSERC grant will fund the examination of sustainable tourism and biodiversity at the North Vancouver campus
Full disclosure: companies face emissions reporting mandates even as Canada lags

Full disclosure: companies face emissions reporting mandates even as Canada lags

'Voluntary was fine for 10 years ago, but this is urgent now.'
No environmental review needed for Copper Mountain expansion

No environmental review needed for Copper Mountain expansion

Expansion of copper mine near Princeton, B.C. would extend mine life to 2047
Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Seven environmental groups are calling on the Canadian government to define 'forest degradation' using the best available science
Canada's environment minister hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'

Canada's environment minister hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'

The language of the agreement is stronger than a draft floated earlier in the week, though many warned it was undermined by loopholes
SFU prof gets $900K to study carbon capture potential in Lower Mainland

SFU prof gets $900K to study carbon capture potential in Lower Mainland

Study will look at sequestering CO2 dissolved in brine water deep underground
Largest spill-response ship being readied in Victoria to work off B.C. coast

Largest spill-response ship being readied in Victoria to work off B.C. coast

The K.J. Gardner is in Victoria after sailing from the Netherlands to start its new job working off B.C.’s coast
Here's FortisBC's plans for discharging treated water at Woodfibre LNG and BC Rail sites

Here's FortisBC's plans for discharging treated water at Woodfibre LNG and BC Rail sites

The company has submitted an application to the BC Energy Regulator to release treated waste water at two sites: the BC Rail and Woodfibre LNG sites
Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck in its pledge to cut emissions

Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck in its pledge to cut emissions

The city has committed to chopping emission from its fleet by 60 per cent below 2007 levels by 2030
Supreme Court decisions forced some rethink of oil, gas emissions cap, minister says

Supreme Court decisions forced some rethink of oil, gas emissions cap, minister says

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is in Dubai for the annual global climate pact talks taking place over the next two weeks