Climate Change
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Early signs point to another bad B.C. wildfire season, expert warns2023 marked the province's most damaging wildfire season yet, and with the province mired in a multi-year drought, concern is mounting for the months ahead.Environment11 hours
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Alberta scientists band together to shift climate change focus to health impactsBodies and minds are just as affected by climate change as sea ice and forests, says University of Alberta scientist Sherilee Harper.CanadaMar 24
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On carbon price, industrial policy does reduction ‘heavy lifting’: studyA new study from the Canadian Climate Institute shows that the industrial carbon price is the main driver in Canada's emission reduction, more than double the fuel charge.CanadaMar 24
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Manitobans urged to flick the switch for Earth HourEarth Hour will be observed on March 23, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the Manitoba government is urging Manitobans to turn off their lights to acknowledge the climate crisis.EnvironmentMar 23
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New weir for drought-threatened Vancouver Island river still more than 2 years awayA plan to build a new weir on the Cowichan River is now fully funded, but completion is still more than two years away provincial officials said Friday.EnvironmentMar 22
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Vernon, Penticton see funding for extreme weather projects, new flood strategyVernon's Polson Park is getting a $2.5-million upgrade aimed at enhancing the area’s natural appeal and making it more resistant to flooding.CanadaMar 21
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B.C. putting up $30M to help build 500 new public EV charging stationsB.C. is funding $80,000 towards the cost of fast charging station, with a priority on rural, northern and First Nations communities.EnvironmentMar 20
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Climate change ‘speeding up,’ UN warns as Canada braces for early wildfiresClimate change is “speeding up,” the head of the United Nations says as B.C. and Alberta prepare for an early start to wildfire season.CanadaMar 19
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B.C. puts up $80M to help drought-stricken farmersUnprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.WeatherMar 18
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No emergency debate on carbon price hike, Speaker tells PoilievreConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for an emergency debate in the House of Commons on the April 1 carbon price increase will not move forward.CanadaMar 18