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Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Carbon pollution cut by 17% since 2007, but short of 50% goal for 2030
Sale of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ coal mines to Glencore was bad deal for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: report

Sale of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ coal mines to Glencore was bad deal for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: report

MiningWatch report question's Swiss mining giant's track record
Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said about $50 million of the funding is slated for major projects in the province.
Environmental groups condemn federal approval of Tilbury Marine Jetty

Environmental groups condemn federal approval of Tilbury Marine Jetty

Ecojustice and Stand.earth say the project further jeopardizes the province’s climate goals
Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ plastic regulations kicks in

Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ plastic regulations kicks in

VICTORIA — Plastic shopping bags and other single-use products are no longer available at British Columbia stores as the government implements the latest step in its plan to phaseout certain plastic items and keep harmful chemicals out of landfills.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ waters now home to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s largest marine protected area

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ waters now home to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s largest marine protected area

VANCOUVER — First Nations along British Columbia's coast have announced with the Canadian government the designation of the country's largest marine protected area.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

Drought can also be exacerbated by land use, forest-management decisions and urbanization, says a forestry professor.
Legal challenge to major sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port expansion 'fundamentally flawed,' say lawyers

Legal challenge to major sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port expansion 'fundamentally flawed,' say lawyers

Approval of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion project to support $100 billion in annual trade, but detractors say it risks survival of endangered killer whales.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

After dealing with severe droughts for decades, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) developed and administers one of America’s most progressive and comprehensive water conservation programs, making it a go-to expert for cities across North America looking for advice and information.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

It's more than just a dry spell that causes a drought — here are some of the factors scientists study in determining when a place is in a state of drought.