BC Extreme Weather

• Damaging storms, damp spring and dry fall: Another year of B.C. weather extremes

  B.C. escaped without a heat dome or damaging atmospheric river this year, but there were plenty of weather extremes making headlines in other areas.

  Weather

  Dec 30, 2022
  
• B.C. disasters, extreme weather underscore need for climate resilient agriculture

  Extreme weather and wildfires in B.C. have increased the need for agricultural resilience. Infrastructure for the next 30 years should be built, starting yesterday, says an expert.

  Environment

  Jan 22, 2022
  
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• Seawall damage a sign of things to come amid sea level rise and climate change, experts warn

  The damaging combination of winter storms and extra-high 'king tides' will pose a growing problem for coastal infrastructure amid rising sea levels, said one SFU earth scientist.

  Environment

  Jan 9, 2022
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• British Columbians break record for peak electricity demand during extreme cold

  Between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday, demand for electricity hit an "all-time high" of 10,902 megawatts, according to BC Hydro. 

  Consumer

  Dec 28, 2021