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Big trees crucial to migrate B.C. forests under climate change, finds study

Big trees crucial to migrate B.C. forests under climate change, finds study

The B.C. study could help planners ramp up 'assisted migration' of forests under stress from climate change.
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Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

An 'imminent threat' assessment in November 2024 set a ticking legal clock that requires two ministers to recommend an emergency order to Cabinet — but they have yet to do so.
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B.C. city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

B.C. city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

The steady stream of environmental penalties come as the City of Prince Rupert says its grappling with aging infrastructure, tight budgets and an increase in rainfall.
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B.C. penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

B.C. penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

The facility run by GFL Environmental Inc. takes in organic waste from Whistler.
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Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new B.C.-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
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Deterioration of trees in Stanley Park ‘progressing much faster than anticipated’

Deterioration of trees in Stanley Park ‘progressing much faster than anticipated’

Staff report cites urgency to continue tree removal, with additional cost of $3M
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Whistler ecologist issued cease-and-desist from Forest Professionals BC

Whistler ecologist issued cease-and-desist from Forest Professionals BC

Rhonda Millikin, who has questioned Whistler’s wildfire strategy, not certified to deliver forestry advice, says organization
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Opinion: Canada's water governance and management systems threaten the country's water supply

Opinion: Canada's water governance and management systems threaten the country's water supply

Canadians over-consume water at alarming rates with an antiquated water licensing system that promotes competition and misuse over sustainability.
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Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

The chemicals — found in everything from cosmetics and cookware to diapers and clothing — have been linked to a range of illnesses, including cancer and liver disease.
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Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
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