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December

December 16, 2008
Report Surveys Possible Sea Change for B.C. Coast 
December 12, 2008
Pedestrians, Cyclists Benefit From Funding for Bridge 
December 10, 2008
Environment Minister Wishes B.C. a Green Holiday Season
December 8, 2008
B.C. Gets Tough on Agricultural Boiler Emissions
December 5, 2008
B.C. Company Turns Wood Waste into Bioenergy
December 1, 2008
$17-Million LiveSmart Investment for Low-Income Housing


November

November 28, 2008
Province Backs Biofuels to Reduce GHG Emissions 
November 28, 2008
$48 Million to Build Green Schools in Revelstoke 
November 26, 2008
Innovators Around B.C. Plug into Electric Vehicles 
November 25, 2008
B.C. Joins California Court Challenge of GHG Standard 
November 25, 2008
Government Sets GHG Targets for 2012 and 2016 
November 22, 2008
$20M Given to Remote Communities for Clean Energy 
November 19, 2008
Schwarzenegger Summit Looks to Kickstart Green Economy
November 19, 2008
ICE Fund Backs Unique Biomass Technology
November 14, 2008
New $23.6M Green École John Stubbs Officially Opens
November 10, 2008
B.C. Technology Scores Market Success
November 6, 2008
New Program to Reduce Emissions at Peace Arch Border
November 6, 2008
Dialouge Engages Youth on Future of Green Economy
November 5, 2008
$10.4 Million for New Clean-Technology School Buses
November 4, 2008
B.C. Green Energy Companies Shine in Korea


October

October 27, 2008
Province, Industry Commit to Sustainable Tourism 
October 24, 2008
Classes Take Time Out for Teach-In on Climate Change
October 8, 2008
Students Go Green with Walking School Bus 
October 6, 2008
LiveSmart BC Helps Small Business Go Green 
October 3, 2008
Low-Income Families Receive Climate Action Tax Credit 


September

September 30, 2008
Further $25M Dedicated To Rural Clean Energy Projects 
September 25, 2008
Clean Energy Efficiency Program Supports 62 Communities 
September 25, 2008
Wood Use Promoted to Tackle Climate Change 
September 25, 2008
Province Launches Trees for Tomorrow 
September 24, 2008
Municipalities Receive Climate Action Incentive
September 24, 2008
Premier Presents 2nd LiveSmart BC Green Cities Awards 
September 24, 2008
Communities Awarded Funding to Expand Solar Projects 
September 24, 2008
$22 Million for Energy Efficiency Retrofits 
September 24, 2008
Premier Announces Regional Councils on Climate Action 
September 23, 2008
WCI Cap and Trade Program Will Launch Green Economy
September 22, 2008
Bike BC Delivers Over $2.4M for Kelowna Cycling Paths 
September 16, 2008
Premier Announces $31-Million Cycling Investment 
September 16, 2008
LiveSmart BC Booth Will Help You Save Money, Energy 
September 15, 2008
Province, BC Hydro Support Student Climate Initiative
September 10, 2008
B.C. Leads in Energy and Climate Change Policy


August

August 26, 2008
Green Standards For Buildings Come Into Effect 
August 12, 2008
British Columbia Scores A+ for Eenergy Efficiency
August 6, 2008
Province Receives Climate Action Team Recommendations


July

July 28, 2008
B.C. Increases Clean Tech Innovation Venture Capital
July 23, 2008
WCI Seeks Feedback on Draft Cap-and-Trade Proposal
July 18, 2008
B.C. Welcomes Ontario to Western Climate Initiative
July 18, 2008
15 Projects Highlight B.C.'s Clean Energy Innovation
July 7, 2008
Industry Promotes Climate Benefits of Forest Products


June

June 30, 2008
Province Launches LiveSmartBC.ca
June 26, 2008
Climate Plan Takes BC 73 Per Cent Towards 2020 Target
June 4, 2008
B.C. Celebrates Clean Air Day, Launches Air Action Plan
June 3, 2008
Living Water Smart: A Plan for Water Sustainability


May

May 22, 2008
Making Energy Efficiency A Way Of Life In B.C.
May 15, 2008
B.C. Organizations Recognized For Energy Conservation


April 

April 29, 2008
Legislation Introduced to Cut Vehicle Emissions 
April 28, 2008
Carbon Tax Guarantees Tax Cuts for British Columbians
April 25, 2008
Funding Supports Recycling Hotline
April 24, 2008
B.C. Expands List of Regulated Recyclable Products
April 21, 2008
Premier Launches Youth Climate Action Program
April 17, 2008
B.C. Introduces More Measures To Fight Climate Change
April 15, 2008
Greener Building Code Will Reduce Energy And Water Use
April 15, 2008
“Green” Legislation Supports Local Governments
April 03, 2008
B.C. First Province to Legislate Cap and Trade
April 03, 2008
Ice Fund Generates High Applicant Volume
April 01, 2008
New Requirements to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions


March

March 31, 2008
Utilities Act Amendments Support Sustainability Goals
March 29, 2008
B.C. Expands Program to Scrap Inefficient Automobiles 
March 12, 2008
Premier Highlights B.C. Green Technology at Globe 2008 


February

February 19, 2008
Balanced Budget 2008: Greener Future, Stronger Economy
February 12, 2008
Throne Speech Lays Groundwork for Next Generations


January

January 31, 2008
New Bioenergy Strategy Advances Innovation
January 25, 2008
B.C. To Fund World-Leading Climate Resreach
January 14, 2008
Transit Plan to Help B.C. Reach Greenhouse Gas Targets