Environment
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King Charles to COP28: World ‘far off track’ from meeting climate goalsKing Charles told world leaders at COP28 the dangers of climate change were no longer a distant risk, and urged them to take more action.EnvironmentDec 1
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Alberta student minister to attend COP28 where Pope Francis will speak at climate meeting’s first-ever faith pavilionA southern Alberta student minister will attend COP28 remotely where Pope Francis will speak at the first-ever faith pavilion at the climate meeting.EnvironmentNov 27
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Environmental group opposes Grande Cache coal pit application until wastewater probe is completeAn environmental group says a coal company's application to deepen its open-pit mine shouldn't be considered while it's under investigation over wastewater releases.EnvironmentNov 27
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Black bear attacks woman running on Salmon Arm, B.C. trailThe bear then "bit and shook her" before disengaging and leaving the area, according to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. Officials were unable to locate the animal.EnvironmentNov 21
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Hamilton staff to study alternatives to fireworks for Canada DayCity staff will investigate firework alternatives, like drone and laser light shows, that are more responsive to the Hamilton's climate action and public health priorities.CanadaNov 16
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The Federal Court just overturned Ottawa’s single-use plastic banThe Federal Court says Ottawa "overstepped" its constitutional bounds by banning single-use plastic products like straws and grocery bags.CanadaNov 16
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Poll suggests British Columbians cooling to carbon taxA new poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation suggests a majority of British Columbians oppose the carbon tax, but an environmental group says it misses key points.PoliticsNov 13
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Braiding Knowledge for Clean Energy conference kicks off in SaskatoonThe Braiding Knowledge for Clean Energy conference and trade show began in Saskatoon Monday and will run until Wednesday.EnvironmentNov 13
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Chemical found in tires suspected in West Vancouver death of salmonThe West Vancouver Streamkeepers says student volunteers monitoring Brothers Creek recently discovered at least 30 dead coho salmon, shortly after heavy rainfalls.EnvironmentNov 9
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B.C. buys land to expand 5 provincial parksThe additions, valued at about $1.9 million, include an old-growth forest on Haida Gwaii, a popular canoe circuit and a swimming hole in southern B.C.EnvironmentNov 7
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