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Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé covers climate and environment solutions for Glacier Media's Central Desk.

That means he tells stories about how people are responding to problems linked to climate change — from the energy transition to migration and everything in between.

Labbé has broken stories on the B.C. government's unexpected axing of a municipal climate adaptation fund, the development of a federal atmospheric river warning system, and a story of the first doctor in the world to diagnose a patient with climate change, among others.

His on-the-ground reporting has been featured in interviews with national broadcaster CTV, and on such podcasts as The Big Story.

As a freelancer he has reported on returning jihadist fighters in Jordan, the fallout from a government-guerrilla peace deal in Colombia and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean.

Labbé's writing, photography and documentary work have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Guardian, The Tyee, the Globe & Mail and PBS NewsHour.

He holds a Master’s of Journalism from the University of British Columbia and previously worked as a staff reporter at a local newspaper, where he wrote features, shot photos, and covered the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Recent Work by Stefan

U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

U.S. President Trump’s order comes less than a month after the Vancouver-based Metals Company said it was seeking U.S. approval to mine critical minerals deep in the Pacific Ocean.
Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

A 25% U.S. tariff could slash Canada's oil, gas and mining output by nearly 7% by 2030, says Canada's largest professional services firm.
B.C. company aims to commercialize carbon capture on a global scale

B.C. company aims to commercialize carbon capture on a global scale

Svante Inc. is scaling up production of CO2 filters that pull carbon from smokestacks or the atmosphere — but critics say the payoff may never match the price tag
Overwhelming majority of Canadians back national clean energy grid, finds poll

Overwhelming majority of Canadians back national clean energy grid, finds poll

A survey of Canadian adults found 84% of respondents united behind the idea of building out a national grid powered by hydroelectricity
Canada's climate fight hinges on industrial carbon price, say experts

Canada's climate fight hinges on industrial carbon price, say experts

At a cost of a 'Timbit per barrel' of oil, leading experts say industrial carbon policy is effective at lowering emissions and could soon make Canadian firms more internationally competitive
Green push from Canada's trade partners could lead to export boom, says report

Green push from Canada's trade partners could lead to export boom, says report

Canada’s 10 largest trading partners after the U.S. have net-zero policies and carbon pricing systems, paving the way for green exports, a new report says
Most candidates in B.C. have no electoral experience

Most candidates in B.C. have no electoral experience

Expert says experience offers a vetting process that can make candidates more honest
B.C. judge uses Simpsons Duff Beer episode to explain failed lawsuit

B.C. judge uses Simpsons Duff Beer episode to explain failed lawsuit

B.C. judge muses 'life imitates art' before describing a failed class action lawsuit as a repeat of deceptive marketing practices carried out by the Duff Beer company in a 'notorious' Simpsons episode
Canada loses attempt to dismiss salmon farm lawsuits in B.C.

Canada loses attempt to dismiss salmon farm lawsuits in B.C.

B.C. court rejects a federal bid to halt lawsuits filed by companies seeking damages over salmon farm closures in the Discovery Islands
Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

A member of the Da’naxda’xw First Nation on northern Vancouver Island, Angela Davidson is running as the Green's candidate in the Northwest Territories
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