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A 'vicious cycle' is scaring away investment from B.C. forests, says industry

A 'vicious cycle' is scaring away investment from B.C. forests, says industry

At an annual meeting of forest executives and insiders, industry offered a consistent message: dwindling wood fibre and regulatory uncertainty is scaring away investment in B.C.
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Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

“British Columbians are worried they’re going to be left with the bill to clean up this mess," says advocate.
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Fans offer 'negligible' cooling past 33 C, find Canadian scientists

Fans offer 'negligible' cooling past 33 C, find Canadian scientists

The results suggest some extreme heat guides recently circulated to the public — including one promoted in a Google Search feature — could be handing out potentially dangerous information. 
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Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

UBC researcher finds heart patients who lived closer to green spaces had a 7% lower risk of mortality.
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Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report

Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report

Pembina Institute report calls for billions of dollars in spending to help low-income Canadians escape energy poverty while making their homes more efficient. 
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New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

The new measures will allow people to consume alcohol samples at a time experts say the industry is struggling.
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New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists

New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists

The transportation minister says it's another step "in modernizing our rules to keep up with new technologies that are changing how people are getting around."
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Sustainable farming does pay off, B.C. scientists find

Sustainable farming does pay off, B.C. scientists find

Replacing single-crop farming with a diversity of plants, animals and farming techniques will not lead to a decline in food production and farmers' income; but it will reduce negative impacts on the environment and climate, says a new study.
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At least 325,000 Canadians in path of sea level rise, new data shows

At least 325,000 Canadians in path of sea level rise, new data shows

The new maps from Climate Central show that globally, 93 million more people are in the way of rising seas than previously thought. They do not consider population growth or man-made coastal defences.
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Wild pollinators could help feed 30 million Canadians, study finds

Wild pollinators could help feed 30 million Canadians, study finds

The study also found wild pollinators could increase farmer income by $3 billion every year.
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