СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Skip to content

Environment

ICYMI: How climate change is disrupting bird migration in Squamish

ICYMI: How climate change is disrupting bird migration in Squamish

Earlier springs and habitat loss are changing migration patterns along the Pacific Flyway.
Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

OTTAWA — Canada is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement, federal Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco said in a new report on Thursday.
Not all green is good–invasive species in the Sea to Sky Corridor

Not all green is good–invasive species in the Sea to Sky Corridor

‘Invasive species do not respect property boundaries,’ says Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council.
Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

Methane, the second largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide, is produced as a byproduct of the conventional oil-and-gas drilling process.
Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

OTTAWA — Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations published Monday.
Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ climate policy

Greens could be tie-breakers on СÀ¶ÊÓƵ climate policy

There are two big policy areas where the Greens and NDP are far apart, says one expert.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
Heatwaves are reshaping Squamish rivers—what it means for the community

Heatwaves are reshaping Squamish rivers—what it means for the community

SFU researcher warns earlier snowmelt and unpredictable floods will challenge salmon and water supplies.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks