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Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Study warns governments around the world are taking credit for carbon removed by nature. The result: even if climate targets are met, they won't halt global warming.
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B.C. climate corps, union bring green apprenticeships to young workers

B.C. climate corps, union bring green apprenticeships to young workers

A climate corps looks to put young people to work in blue-collar jobs. But not everyone is ready to give up on higher education.
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Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault

Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Donald Trump's re-election in the United States will not impact Canada's commitment to fighting climate change, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Tuesday.
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Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

OTTAWA — Canada is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement, federal Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco said in a new report on Thursday.
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Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

Methane, the second largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide, is produced as a byproduct of the conventional oil-and-gas drilling process.
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Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

OTTAWA — Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations published Monday.
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Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
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Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

A new extreme weather attribution system has found that in the summer of 2024, several Canadian heat waves were made 'far more likely' due to climate change.
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Greens could be tie-breakers on B.C. climate policy

Greens could be tie-breakers on B.C. climate policy

There are two big policy areas where the Greens and NDP are far apart, says one expert.
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B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

Greenhills Holding Corp. was penalized for a 'major' contravention of the Environmental Management Act after heavy rains threatened tailings ponds at its gold mine near Quesnel, B.C.
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