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Nelson Bennett

Nelson Bennett

Nelson Bennett is a veteran journalist with more than three decades of experience in print journalism. He covers resources and energy for BIV.

Recent Work by Nelson

B.C.'s Nexii selling subsidiary in attempt to avoid bankruptcy

B.C.'s Nexii selling subsidiary in attempt to avoid bankruptcy

Insolvent company was valued at $2 billion just two years ago
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B.C.’s net-zero ambitions adding to energy security anxiety

B.C.’s net-zero ambitions adding to energy security anxiety

British Columbians are currently more worried about affordability than the environment
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Quesnel, B.C. pulp mill sold to Atlas Holdings in U.S.

Quesnel, B.C. pulp mill sold to Atlas Holdings in U.S.

West Fraser disposes of two Canadian pup mills West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX,NYSE:WFG) has sold pulp mills it owns in B.C. and Alberta to Atlas Holdings for $164 million.
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Material made by B.C.’s Aluula being used in space habitats

Material made by B.C.’s Aluula being used in space habitats

Company that makes expandable habitats slated for 2026 SpaceX flight
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Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Carbon taxes may be unsustainable tools as political and price realities begin to sink in — and they aren’t the only policy option at politicians’ disposal.
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Polish president in Vancouver urges NATO members to adopt war footing

Polish president in Vancouver urges NATO members to adopt war footing

Andrzej Duda expected to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this weekend
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Expand B.C.’s 'prosumer' electricity market: Schneider Electric

Expand B.C.’s 'prosumer' electricity market: Schneider Electric

The BC government expects the demand for electricity will grow by 15% by 2030
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Why methane pyrolysis may be best way to make hydrogen in B.C.

Why methane pyrolysis may be best way to make hydrogen in B.C.

CICE report says turquoise hydrogen may be production method for B.C.
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When it comes to Canada’s productivity, the devil is in the demographics

When it comes to Canada’s productivity, the devil is in the demographics

An unprecedented inversion of Canada’s population pyramid will significantly strain quality of life
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Freeland spends freely, gets slammed by business groups

Freeland spends freely, gets slammed by business groups

Canadian finance minister increases deficit with $50 billion in additional spending
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