Environment

The chemicals — found in everything from cosmetics and cookware to diapers and clothing — have been linked to a range of illnesses, including cancer and liver disease.

OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.

Despite community concerns, only one of 34 grizzly bears involved in eco-tourism ended up in conflict in B.C.’s Bella Coola Valley, finds study

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.

Both Canada's environment minister and Cabinet acted reasonably in approving the expansion of a shipping terminal near Vancouver, B.C., estimated to add $3 billion to the country's GDP.

The Axial Seamount is not expected to threaten human population centres but it could help scientists forecast the eruption of more dangerous volcanoes.

Martin Davis says there has been no evidence of fuel reaching his community, which is about 20 kilometres by water from the spill site

The penalties to Deep Water Recovery's Vancouver Island operations come after testing found toxic metal concentrations 160 times the provincial limit.

Preliminary research suggests wintertime "pulses" of salt washing into streams used by spawning salmon can have negative effects on eggs and young fry at crucial times of their development.

When it comes to the geographic distribution of severe wildfire, research scientist Xianli Want says the findings suggest Canada's record-breaking 2023 season was not an aberration, but a "glimpse into the future."