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New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG

New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG

The ads will run on social media, YouTube and in newspapers.
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B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

The Queen of New Westminster, which serves the busy Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, is expected to be out of service until at least the end of this month.
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Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.
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After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

A derelict sailboat has been on the sand at Gonzales Beach since a March 27 storm.
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What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds

What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — To figure out what really works when nations try to fight climate change, researchers looked at 1,500 ways countries have tried to curb heat-trapping gases. Their answer: Not many have done the job.
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One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

About half of respondents believe there is still time to reverse climate change, while just over one-third said it's too late to turn back the clock.
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Tofino sewage treatment plant officially opens on Thursday

Tofino sewage treatment plant officially opens on Thursday

Starting this fall, Tofino will stop dumping untreated sewage into the ocean.
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Largest study of 2023 wildfires finds extreme weather fuelled flames coast to coast

Largest study of 2023 wildfires finds extreme weather fuelled flames coast to coast

The 2023 wildfire season burned 150,000 square kilometres — seven times the historical average — forced 232,000 Canadians from their homes and required help from 5,500 firefighters from around the world, as well as national resources and the military.
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Meet the crew removing marine debris from B.C.'s remote coast

Meet the crew removing marine debris from B.C.'s remote coast

"I'm pretty amazed at how much garbage we’re picking up; I didn't think it would be to this level."
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Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada

Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada

OTTAWA — Human-caused climate change is making heat waves much more likely, the federal government says, bringing extreme weather from fires to storms.
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