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Opinion: Politicians in peril if B.C. loses ground on clean energy policies

Opinion: Politicians in peril if B.C. loses ground on clean energy policies

New research shows politicians risk backlash if they downplay the issue
Canada moves to declare 'forever chemicals' toxic, plans nationwide phase-out

Canada moves to declare 'forever chemicals' toxic, plans nationwide phase-out

The proposed three-part regulatory process for per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) will take years and could include exemptions where alternatives are scarce
Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Climate change could improve grape-growing conditions for the province—at a cost
Companies cleared of penalties in 2022 B.C. oil spill

Companies cleared of penalties in 2022 B.C. oil spill

Energy regulator finds 'persuasive' explanations for the break
Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Health Canada's approval of the glyphosate pesticide Mad Dog Plus failed to consider contradictory science, court rules.
B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) holds an estimated $9 billion in fossil fuel investments spanning dozens of companies, according to the report.
Cost of carbon would make one in four companies unprofitable, says database

Cost of carbon would make one in four companies unprofitable, says database

New global database shows hidden environmental costs of carbon emissions for 20,000 public companies, including 363 in Canada
Half of Canada’s tree seedlings grown in B.C., finds report

Half of Canada’s tree seedlings grown in B.C., finds report

The industry report found B.C. tree nurseries are poised for growth amid a surge in wildfire activity.
Big trees crucial to migrate B.C. forests under climate change, finds study

Big trees crucial to migrate B.C. forests under climate change, finds study

The B.C. study could help planners ramp up 'assisted migration' of forests under stress from climate change.
Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

An 'imminent threat' assessment in November 2024 set a ticking legal clock that requires two ministers to recommend an emergency order to Cabinet — but they have yet to do so.