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Critics raise concerns over experimental Vancouver Island fish farm

Critics raise concerns over experimental Vancouver Island fish farm

Opponents of the 'semi-closed' fish farm technology say it is being hailed as a solution while failing to maintain a barrier between farmed and wild salmon.
Younger Canadians to face far more extreme weather, finds study

Younger Canadians to face far more extreme weather, finds study

From floods to wildfires, the environmental burden on children born in 2020 could far outstrip that of their parents and grandparents, according to a new global study.
B.C. says it will miss key climate target by half

B.C. says it will miss key climate target by half

B.C. Green leader claims government is blaming its emission failures on population growth and has no plans to make up for the shortfalls
Canada's climate fight hinges on industrial carbon price, say experts

Canada's climate fight hinges on industrial carbon price, say experts

At a cost of a 'Timbit per barrel' of oil, leading experts say industrial carbon policy is effective at lowering emissions and could soon make Canadian firms more internationally competitive
Vancouver port sues two marine businesses for oil spill damages

Vancouver port sues two marine businesses for oil spill damages

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority wants lands affected by an oil spill cleaned up and the defendants off the property, saying their lease was terminated.
Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

A member of the Da’naxda’xw First Nation on northern Vancouver Island, Angela Davidson is running as the Green's candidate in the Northwest Territories
Woodfibre LNG receives EAO warning over hazardous material storage

Woodfibre LNG receives EAO warning over hazardous material storage

Issues noted in February have since been resolved, the company says
B.C. weakens net-zero emissions policy for new LNG terminals

B.C. weakens net-zero emissions policy for new LNG terminals

Instead of producing net-zero emissions by 2030, proponents of LNG facilities will now only need to provide a 'credible plan' to achieve the target, according to a letter from B.C.'s energy minister.
Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

In 2014, a dam holding back waste at the Mount Polley Mine collapsed, triggering one of the largest environmental disasters in B.C. history
B.C. saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

B.C. saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

Climate change doubled the likelihood of elevated temperatures in B.C. over 25 days this winter, finds U.S. group.