Environment - Province of British Columbia

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER TAKES PART IN GLOBAL CLIMATE SUMMIT

In November 2008, Environment Minister Barry Penner joined representatives from more than 50 states, provinces and countries at the Governors' Global Climate Summit in California. The Summit brought together international leaders with the intention to foster the development of partnerships and promote inter-jurisdictional collaboration in the fight against climate change. [News release] [More photos]

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December 22, 2008

B.C. GOVERNMENT RELEASES COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

VICTORIA – The Ministry of Environment has released the third Quarterly Compliance and Enforcement Summary for 2008.

December 16, 2008

REPORT SURVEYS POSSIBLE SEA CHANGE FOR B.C. COAST

VICTORIA – The Province of British Columbia has released a report on projected sea level changes in an effort to help B.C.’s coastal communities prepare for climate change and its serious effects, such as flooding, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.

December 10, 2008

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER WISHES B.C. A GREEN HOLIDAY SEASON

VICTORIA – With the holidays almost here, Environment Minister Barry Penner is offering British Columbians a few easy and cost-effective tips to help them have a cleaner, greener holiday season.

December 9, 2008

BABKIRK SECURE LANDFILL PROJECT APPROVED

VICTORIA – Babkirk Land Services Inc. (the proponent) has received an environmental assessment (EA) certificate for the Babkirk Secure Landfill project.

December 8, 2008

B.C. GETS TOUGH ON AGRICULTURAL BOILER EMISSIONS

VICTORIA – With an aim to protect air quality, the Ministry of Environment is introducing tougher limits on emissions from wood-fired agricultural boilers, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.

The ministry's vision is a clean, healthy and naturally diverse environment.