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Rating interest

Rating interest

Expert panellists debate the efficacy of sustainable building materials rating systems
Oil spill off B.C. coast could cost $9.6b and wipe out pipeline benefits: UBC

Oil spill off B.C. coast could cost $9.6b and wipe out pipeline benefits: UBC

An oil spill off B.C.’s coast could cost up to $9.6 billion, according to a University of British Columbia (UBC) study released yesterday.
Province announces second phase of electric vehicle charging stations

Province announces second phase of electric vehicle charging stations

The Ministry of Environment announced yesterday that a second round of installations has been approved for 145 new electric-vehicle charging stations, in addition to those already approved.
Local aquatic ecosystem assets worth billions to taxpayers annually: Suzuki Foundation report

Local aquatic ecosystem assets worth billions to taxpayers annually: Suzuki Foundation report

Study estimates massive replacement costs for benefits lost from degraded environment
Green with ivy

Green with ivy

Plant-care business picks up one of Surrey’s annual environmental awards
Government offers incentives to trade in old wood stoves

Government offers incentives to trade in old wood stoves

Few things are more comforting on a cold winter’s night than a cheery fire in a fireplace or wood stove. But residential wood smoke causes 15% of B.C.’s air pollution and poses health risks, so the B.C. government is offering incentives designed to get homeowners to trade in inefficient old wood stoves for more efficient ones.
Surrey reduces landfill waste by 35%

Surrey reduces landfill waste by 35%

Surrey residents have helped bring Metro Vancouver a little bit closer to its waste diversion goals.
Vancouver wins international award for urban innovation

Vancouver wins international award for urban innovation

The City of Vancouver has been selected to receive the inaugural Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation for its housing affordability and Greenest City initiatives.
Canadian industries support new ‘carbon tax’

Canadian industries support new ‘carbon tax’

Conservatives slam NDP carbon pricing scheme, but industry agrees plan is needed
B.C. companies finding the green in clean

B.C. companies finding the green in clean

Province is forming industry clusters focused on smartgrid and water treatment