Environment
Covering a full range of environmental and sustainability issues in Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada as a whole
The cold reality of effective policies to combat climate change
Sustainable energy experts urge focus on what is achievable
What we need to do to cut 45% by 2030
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions by nearly one-half is achievable – but likely not in the 10-year timespan climate-change panel advocates, experts say
SCRD directors reluctantly pursue $53-million Site B reservoir option
If approved, it would be the largest and most expensive infrastructure project the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has every tackled. Directors voted Nov. 21 for further investigation into...
British Columbians unprepared for big power outages
60% not ready for outages; half don’t have a preparedness kit
Forestry carbon offsets grapple with image problem
Failure of regulated offset market to develop took its toll on offset companies
California-like wildfire likelihood low for B.C.: BC Hydro
Plans ready to power down electricity system, avoid risks
Not all carbon offsets are created equal
They may not be the best climate tool, but for some sectors, they’re the only tool
Voters gave Trudeau mandate on climate change
Last week’s election persuaded at least one Conservative premier to reconsider objection to a carbon tax
INVESTIGATION: CleanBC climate-change electrification plan may not hold water
New climate-change strategy, risk assessment in the works: ministry