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B.C. mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

B.C. mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

Penalties to Ascot Resources Ltd. were dropped six-fold from an initial $325K
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Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

The decision comes after a November 2024 risk assessment that found the whales face 'imminent threats' to their survival and recovery.聽
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Hike in B.C. herring quota draws fears for marine ecosystem

Hike in B.C. herring quota draws fears for marine ecosystem

Already facing pressure from climate change, critics say now is not the time to increase quotas on a species that helps form the base of marine food web
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One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' B.C. officials gave them a pass anyway

One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' B.C. officials gave them a pass anyway

BC Energy Regulator inspectors gave a passing grade to an oil and gas site they said had a 鈥楽ERIOUS deficiency鈥� and another that had potentially been 鈥榞urgling鈥� since 2012. Here are some of their notes.
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Opinion: Politicians in peril if B.C. loses ground on clean energy policies

Opinion: Politicians in peril if B.C. loses ground on clean energy policies

New research shows politicians risk backlash if they downplay the issue
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Canada moves to declare 'forever chemicals' toxic, plans nationwide phase-out

Canada moves to declare 'forever chemicals' toxic, plans nationwide phase-out

The proposed three-part regulatory process for per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) will take years and could include exemptions where alternatives are scarce
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Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Climate change could improve grape-growing conditions for the province鈥攁t a cost
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Companies cleared of penalties in 2022 B.C. oil spill

Companies cleared of penalties in 2022 B.C. oil spill

Energy regulator finds 'persuasive' explanations for the break
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Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Health Canada's approval of the glyphosate pesticide Mad Dog Plus failed to consider contradictory science, court rules.
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B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) holds an estimated $9 billion in fossil fuel investments spanning dozens of companies, according to the report.
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