Cover Stories

The 2003 fire season was one of the most catastrophic in British Columbia's recorded history. Due to an extended drought in the southern half of the province, forest firefighters faced conditions never seen before in Canada.

Recent research shows that natural, catastrophic wildfires have been widespread during warmer, drier periods of North America’s history. For the forests, this may be good news.

Like most jurisdictions across North America, British Columbia’s response to forest fires or wildfires has traditionally been one of suppression. In fact, the agency responsible for wildfire policies in B.C.

The U.S. is spending billions to fight ‘catastrophic’ forest fires. But the big blowups will continue, like it or not. For the forests, this may be good news. Part 1

While much of British Columbia is on flood alert this spring, waiting for this winter’s above-average snowpack to melt, an abundance of water isn’t necessarily part of B.C.’s future.

In the Western U.S., global warming has spawned a call for new dams – but there may not be any water to fill them

Ensuring equal access and opportunities for all community members

Will Western states and British Columbia knock down global warming by buying and selling carbon?

Foreign workers are crucial to Whistler's success, and are likely to become more important in the years ahead

Glenda Bartosh hits the hydrogen highway to discover the benefits and obstacles the hydrogen fuel cell industry offers and faces.