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Global ocean conservation conference in B.C. hopes to build on Montreal agreements
Federal politicians are expected to make a significant announcement on ocean protection during an international conference in Vancouver on how to take action on promises to protect the marine world made at recent global environment meetings.
Feb 3, 2023 7:14 AM
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A 'buffer' against rising seas: How one group is trying to save Metro Vancouver's salt marshes
Since the 1980s, Metro Vancouver has lost 240 hectares of salt water marshes, an important ecosystem for birds that's also a powerful carbon sink and buffer against sea level rise. One group is looking to turn things around.
Feb 1, 2023 2:20 PM
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Investors not walking the talk when voting on climate commitments: report
TORONTO — A report from an investor-focused advocacy group raises questions about how well some of Canada's biggest investors are meeting their climate commitments.
Feb 1, 2023 7:20 AM
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B.C. announces new conservancy protecting old-growth rainforest near Revelstoke
The forests contain substantial areas of mature and old-growth trees, with some ranging from 800 to 1,500 years old.
Jan 25, 2023 3:24 PM
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Opinion: Mixed response to recycling, other environmental issues in B.C.
Abandoning single-use plastics appears to be a worthy cause for most.
Jan 24, 2023 7:06 AM
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B.C. pensions get smoggy 'D+' grade for climate change investment plan
Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health calls for firm Paris Agreement targets for BC Investment Management Corp.
Jan 24, 2023 7:00 AM
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B.C. court tosses lawsuit alleging province broke rules to report emission targets
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia judge has tossed out a lawsuit that accused the B.C. government of violating its own rules to account for greenhouse gas emission targets.
Jan 18, 2023 11:30 AM
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B.C. not legally required to provide 'quantitative data' on meeting GHG targets, court rules
More information on how the B.C. government will reduce emissions could help it 'break from the consistent history of missing its targets,' but its not legally required, ruled a Supreme Court judge.
Jan 17, 2023 3:14 PM
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Study finds 'significant potential' for carbon capture storage in Northeast B.C.
Potential for more than 66 years of GHGs to be captured and stored underground, but more scientific research and modelling needed
Jan 17, 2023 11:48 AM
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Incubator nurtures companies that keep materials out of the landfill
Companies that have come out of the Project Zero incubator — and the Project Zero accelerator — include a consignment store for outdoor gear and a company that turns old sail cloth into bags
Jan 15, 2023 9:40 AM
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