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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.
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.
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.
Heatwaves are reshaping ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµapprivers—what it means for the community

Heatwaves are reshaping ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµapprivers—what it means for the community

SFU researcher warns earlier snowmelt and unpredictable floods will challenge salmon and water supplies.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµappValley & Paradise Valley gear up for a soaker

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµappValley & Paradise Valley gear up for a soaker

By the end of the storm, the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµappValley could see between 120 and 140 millimetres of rain.  
What would scrapping carbon taxes mean for B.C emissions?

What would scrapping carbon taxes mean for B.C emissions?

Climate change policy experts warn against scrapping key policies.
Arctic fool's gold could spike Canadian carbon emissions, study finds

Arctic fool's gold could spike Canadian carbon emissions, study finds

By 2100, warmer temperatures are expected to double emissions from rocks weathered in the Mackenzie River basin, Canada's largest river.
Lil’Wat First Nation completes forest thinning for fire mitigation

Lil’Wat First Nation completes forest thinning for fire mitigation

Timber harvested in thinning project turned into firewood for Lil'Wat elders
Salmon return to Sea to Sky streams, offering a front-row seat to nature’s wonder

Salmon return to Sea to Sky streams, offering a front-row seat to nature’s wonder

Pacific Salmon Foundation’s interactive map helps residents discover top spots to watch the annual journey of B.C.’s iconic fish.
Opinion: Climate change deepening B.C.'s cost of living crisis

Opinion: Climate change deepening B.C.'s cost of living crisis

Cost of living, health care and housing can’t be solved without urgent climate action