Environment

When it comes to the geographic distribution of severe wildfire, research scientist Xianli Want says the findings suggest Canada's record-breaking 2023 season was not an aberration, but a "glimpse into the future."

BURNABY, B.C. — A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.

Aspen is a natural fire guard — and a frequent target of industrial herbicides. In B.C., over 1 million hectares of forests have been sprayed.

This is the sixth time the company has been found in contravention of provincial regulations.

British Columbia's government expects to plant nearly 60 million fewer trees next year — a 23 per cent drop from this year's planting season.

Environment Canada warns of snow and rain, Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.

VICTORIA — Human error during a fuel transfer at a fish farm off the west coast of British Columbia has resulted in a spill into the water of up to 8,000 litres of diesel. The B.C.

Choosing the most eco-friendly Christmas tree can be tough. We wade through the options: plastic, cut, or something else altogether.

The 'major' penalties spanned a number of contaminants, including ammonia levels that spiked as high as 1,449% above B.C. water quality guidelines.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says the target's lower end accounts for potential headwinds, including how United States president-elect Donald Trump approaches key climate policies.