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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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RCMP officer loses bid for appeal in sexual misconduct case

RCMP officer loses bid for appeal in sexual misconduct case

Federal court dismisses request for judicial review from former RCMP officer accused of initiating an unwanted sexual act at a Surrey, B.C., police detachment.
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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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Belinda the sea sponge observed 'sneezing' off Vancouver Island

Scientists observed the 'sneezing' sea sponge slip into winter hibernation over four years.
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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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