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Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new B.C.-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
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Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

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.
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Eco-tourism did not make these B.C. grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Eco-tourism did not make these B.C. grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

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
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Court upholds approval of B.C. port expansion despite risks to whales

Court upholds approval of B.C. port expansion despite risks to whales

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.
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Canada pauses federal electric vehicle rebate

Canada pauses federal electric vehicle rebate

Future of Canada's federal electric vehicle rebates — which span $2,500 to $5,000 — has been thrown into uncertainty as federal funding dries up.
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Underwater volcano off B.C. coast primed to erupt

Underwater volcano off B.C. coast primed to erupt

The Axial Seamount is not expected to threaten human population centres but it could help scientists forecast the eruption of more dangerous volcanoes.
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B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

The bid to locally produce a sustainable high-end textile is still in its early stages, but researchers hope to have enough material to create prototypes within a year.
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Conservatives frame carbon tax as key election issue after Trudeau resigns

Conservatives frame carbon tax as key election issue after Trudeau resigns

Political expert warns Conservative focus on carbon tax could backfire amid economic uncertainty.
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B.C. ship recycler penalized $46,105 for leaking toxic effluent into ocean

B.C. ship recycler penalized $46,105 for leaking toxic effluent into ocean

The penalties to Deep Water Recovery's Vancouver Island operations come after testing found toxic metal concentrations 160 times the provincial limit.
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Cost to build Metro Vancouver parking stall reaches $230,000, finds report

Cost to build Metro Vancouver parking stall reaches $230,000, finds report

Planners say the escalating price tag to build a parking space is raising the cost of new housing in Metro Vancouver.
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