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Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé covers climate and environment solutions for Glacier Media's Central Desk.

That means he tells stories about how people are responding to problems linked to climate change — from the energy transition to migration and everything in between.

Labbé has broken stories on the B.C. government's unexpected axing of a municipal climate adaptation fund, the development of a federal atmospheric river warning system, and a story of the first doctor in the world to diagnose a patient with climate change, among others.

His on-the-ground reporting has been featured in interviews with national broadcaster CTV, and on such podcasts as The Big Story.

As a freelancer he has reported on returning jihadist fighters in Jordan, the fallout from a government-guerrilla peace deal in Colombia and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean.

Labbé's writing, photography and documentary work have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Guardian, The Tyee, the Globe & Mail and PBS ߣÄÌÉçÇøHour.

He holds a Master’s of Journalism from the University of British Columbia and previously worked as a staff reporter at a local newspaper, where he wrote features, shot photos, and covered the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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604-345-8450
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Recent Work by Stefan

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
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. 
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
Unlicensed B.C. waste processor ordered to pay $110,000 fine

Unlicensed B.C. waste processor ordered to pay $110,000 fine

Inspectors observed the unlicensed facility in Delta, B.C., taking in municipal waste in 2019 and 2023, according to Metro Vancouver.
Enbridge plans $400M B.C. pipeline expansion amid tariff tensions

Enbridge plans $400M B.C. pipeline expansion amid tariff tensions

Industry heads called for further expansion amid 10% U.S. tariff on Canadian oil and gas exports
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
B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

Richmond-based BlueForce says its technology has the potential to reduce organizations’ fleet emissions
Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

'Now is the time' to build out national electricity grid, says executive director of Pembina Institute.
B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

Ending the used EV tax exemption was part of a B.C. budget that offered little new spending on climate measures, and $4 billion to cover 'unpredictable costs,' including tariff responses.
B.C. carbon tax to climb $15/tonne in April

B.C. carbon tax to climb $15/tonne in April

All of the $665 million in added revenue brought in by the hike is forecast to be returned.
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