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Noise from Vancouver miner's deep-sea operations could threaten Pacific marine life, studies say

Noise from Vancouver miner's deep-sea operations could threaten Pacific marine life, studies say

Two new studies warn Vancouver-based miner's deep-sea operations threaten whales, dolphins and an uncounted number of other species
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ composter penalized for being over triple capacity

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ composter penalized for being over triple capacity

Abbotsford company's $9K penalty significantly reduced after it claimed it didn't gain economic advantage from the breach because it gave the compost away
Laundry detergent as pesticide? СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ court quashes appeal ruling

Laundry detergent as pesticide? СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ court quashes appeal ruling

The application of 290 kg of Tide to a condo rooftop in 2021 has raised questions over whether household cleansers like Tide can be classified as pesticides under СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ and Canadian law.
Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's coast, investigation claims

Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's coast, investigation claims

An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved in illegal fishing
In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

Days dominated by hot temperatures and smoky skies combine to raise the statistical risk of death across the region by 7.9 per cent, researchers found.
As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

TORONTO — Work on climate change has largely focused on preventing it from getting worse, but as a new RСÀ¶ÊÓÆµ report points out, businesses are also starting to think more about potential spending on adaptation and preparation as the costs of disasters
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

After previous violations led to five dead bears, a landfill run by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine continued to scatter garbage and failed to maintain proper voltage on its electric fence
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

Hemlock Utility Services, which serves Sasquatch Mountain Resort, was handed a nearly $120K fine for repeated sewage system failures, including unmonitored discharges into fish-bearing creeks and lacking qualified staff
Opinion: Treating nature like infrastructure could save the Fraser delta

Opinion: Treating nature like infrastructure could save the Fraser delta

River sediment isn’t waste — it’s a tool for building back wetlands, coastlines and long-term resilience
16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

The research raises questions over how a range of contaminants may start to negatively impact fisheries, shellfish farms and humans that consume them.Â