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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 $1.5 million NSERC grant will fund the examination of sustainable tourism and biodiversity at the North Vancouver campus
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.
Guilbeault hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'

Guilbeault hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault hailed a "monumental" deal Wednesday to close out COP28, the first time the United Nations climate summit of nearly 200 countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels.
Largest spill-response ship being readied at Ogden Point to work off B.C. coast

Largest spill-response ship being readied at Ogden Point 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

Vancouver’s fire department is showing off what the city says is Canada’s first electric fire engine.
Court decisions forced some rethink of oil, gas emissions cap: Minister Guilbeault

Court decisions forced some rethink of oil, gas emissions cap: Minister Guilbeault

OTTAWA — The Liberal government had to delay its long-promised regulations to cap emissions from oil and gas production in Canada because of two recent court decisions forcing Ottawa to tread more carefully on climate policy affecting provinces, Envi
Opinion: B.C. young people want more, not less, climate policy

Opinion: B.C. young people want more, not less, climate policy

Why are we comparing a world with an imperfect but important CleanBC to one without it?
The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

When consumers think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, lowering their car usage, eating fewer animal products and reducing their waste likely come to mind. But there’s another, perhaps easier, way to cut your emissions: delete old emails.
Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks

Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pressure to phase out fossil fuels mounted Thursday on the oil company chief who took over fragile international climate negotiations that opened in Dubai on Thursday in what some say are contradictory dual roles.