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January 2, 2009 Gadget Graveyard Offers Green Solution
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 22, 2008 Making Energy Efficiency A Way Of Life In B.C.
May 15, 2008 B.C. Organizations Recognized For Energy Conservation
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 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 19, 2008 Balanced Budget 2008: Greener Future, Stronger Economy
February 12, 2008 Throne Speech Lays Groundwork for Next Generations
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
November 20, 2007 B.C. Introduces Climate Action Legislation 
November 20, 2007 Province Announces Climate Action Team
November 19, 2007 Province, BC Hydro Target Conservation In Public Sector
October 29, 2007 B.C. Joins International Effort to Tackle Global Warming
October 29, 2007 Carbon Markets Partnership to Reduce Global Warming
October 23, 2007 Campbell, Doer Sign Agreement on Climate Action
October 23, 2007 B.C., Oregon Extend Partnership on Climate Action
October 18, 2007 Grade 2 Students to Become “Energy Detectives”
October 05, 2007 Rapid Bus Service on Port Mann to Benefit 21,600 Daily
October 01, 2007 New Transmission Line will Boost Northern BC Economy
September 28, 2007 Premier Outlines New Steps to Tackle Climate Change
September 28, 2007 B.C. Provides Additional Tools for Energy Conservation
September 28, 2007 Province Provides $50 Million to Expand Green Transit
September 26, 2007 B.C. Communities Commit to Carbon Neutrality By 2012
September 26, 2007 Awards Recognize BC’s Most Innovative Green Cities
September 20, 2007 B.C. Hydro Drafts Team Power Smart
August 22, 2007 Premier Announces Regional GHG Emission Reduction Goal
August 02, 2007 Premier Welcomes International Climate Action Partners
July 20, 2007 B.C. to Strengthen Regional Ties at PNWER Summit
July 03, 2007 Climate Action Collaboration Tops Campbell’s Agenda
June 08, 2007 Gregoire, Campbell Sign Agreement on Climate Change
May 31, 2007 Campbell, Schwarzenegger Sign MOU on Climate Action
May 23, 2007 Premier Taps into Youth Perspective on Sustainability
May 08, 2007 B.C. to Participate In North American Climate Registry
April 30, 2007 World’s First Hydrogen Bus Fleet One Step Closer
April 24, 2007 B.C. Joins Western Regional Climate Action Initiative
March 13, 2007 Prime Minister Announces Ecotrust Funding for B.C.
February 14, 2007 Enhanced Standards Announced for Coalbed Methane
February 13, 2007 Throne Speech Launches BC Into Pacific Century
October 27, 2006 Premier Launches Green Cities Project