Environment

A new study shines light on potential health impacts from dust clouds generated by mountaintop-removal coal mining in Elk Valley, B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is phasing out the use of a range of single-use and disposable plastics with businesses being given six months to use up their inventory.

EDMONTON — Direction from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to her new energy minister suggests the United Conservative government hasn't given up on a controversial program that would see taxpayers backstop the cleanup of old oil and gas wells that com

Two new studies show 'doom-and-gloom' climate news may scare but also encourage audiences.

A developer faces hefty penalties for failing to properly maintain a private sewage facility and allowing human effluence to leak into the environment.

TORONTO — As Canada sweltered under a persistent bout of intense heat, weather warnings were issued Thursday from coast to coast to coast.

This is the second wildfire MOU Canada has signed with a foreign country in two weeks.

OTTAWA — Canada's record-breaking wildfire season will continue to be abnormally intense throughout July and into August, Natural Resources Canada projected Thursday, posing a greater threat to the safety and health of communities across the country.

Older heavy-duty trucks threaten the health of millions in Canada, warn doctors and an environmental group.

Millions of B.C. residents will receive an 'enhanced' climate tax credit in their bank accounts this week, according to the province.