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Metro Vancouver takes aim at 'flushable' wipes with federal plea

Metro Vancouver takes aim at 'flushable' wipes with federal plea

As sanitary wipes labelled 'flushable' clog up Canadian sewers, Metro Vancouver calls on the federal government to define what should really go down the toilet.
Critical natural areas shield half of Canada's population from flooding, study finds

Critical natural areas shield half of Canada's population from flooding, study finds

Study finds forests and wetlands protect 3.7 million people in 358 Canadian population centres.
Documents reveal Canada's early efforts to save orcas from 'catastrophic' oil spills

Documents reveal Canada's early efforts to save orcas from 'catastrophic' oil spills

Tanker traffic in the Salish Sea surged after the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline came online in May.
Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire

Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire

Tense negotiations over how much wealthy countries will pledge to their counterparts in the fight to limit global warming have overrun their Friday deadline, a holdup Canada's environment minister attributed in part to questionable leadership at the
Opinion: Canada should support Taiwan joining UN climate change efforts

Opinion: Canada should support Taiwan joining UN climate change efforts

Small nations can make big impacts on climate solutions
Squamish's Valleycliffe Elementary hosts Spá̓nanexw planting event

Squamish's Valleycliffe Elementary hosts Spá̓nanexw planting event

Outdoor classroom event brings Indigenous teachings and environmental stewardship to Valleycliffe Elementary.
Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Study warns governments around the world are taking credit for carbon removed by nature. The result: even if climate targets are met, they won't halt global warming.
Mario Canseco: Canadians and Americans drifting further apart on climate change

Mario Canseco: Canadians and Americans drifting further apart on climate change

Diverging perceptions on climate policy could complicate cross-border collaboration on environmental issues
ICYMI: Branching out—Squamish Community Forest hosts open house to gather community input on future plans

ICYMI: Branching out—Squamish Community Forest hosts open house to gather community input on future plans

Looking to learn more about the Squamish Community Forest? Curious about how local forests are managed, or how you can have your say in future plans?
B.C. climate corps, union bring green apprenticeships to young workers

B.C. climate corps, union bring green apprenticeships to young workers

A climate corps looks to put young people to work in blue-collar jobs. But not everyone is ready to give up on higher education.
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