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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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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 NewsHour.

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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Recent Work by Stefan

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

Head of United Nations seabed authority warns move would be 'violation of international law' and undermine multilateral efforts to govern the world's oceans.
Vancouver Island man awarded $12M in massive ranch deal gone sour

Vancouver Island man awarded $12M in massive ranch deal gone sour

The 'tangled history' involved an 81-year-old businessman, 16 ranches, and multiple companies attempting to buy each other out
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

Legal action dragged on for six years after Vancouver-based company failed to pay for two avocado shipments
Updated: СÀ¶ÊÓƵ greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

Updated: СÀ¶ÊÓƵ greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

In 2014, a dam holding back waste at the Mount Polley Mine collapsed, triggering one of the largest environmental disasters in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ history
Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

Clean Energy Canada report calls on province to reintroduce EV rebates, amend building code to require chargers in new parking spots
Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accused oil and gas CEOs of using tariff fears to deregulate and increase their profits.
Canada puts $200M into СÀ¶ÊÓƵ floating LNG facility

Canada puts $200M into СÀ¶ÊÓƵ floating LNG facility

The controversial LNG terminal is expected to start exporting gas by 2028.
Update: СÀ¶ÊÓƵ trucking companies that claimed financial ruin terminate drivers, hire new ones

Update: СÀ¶ÊÓƵ trucking companies that claimed financial ruin terminate drivers, hire new ones

Gulzer Transport Inc. and Jet Speed Transport Inc.'s history of non-compliance left them with non-company tags to access the port of Vancouver
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

Climate change doubled the likelihood of elevated temperatures in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ over 25 days this winter, finds U.S. group.
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