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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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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. tariffs would raise СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's cost of electricity, says minister

U.S. tariffs would raise СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's cost of electricity, says minister

Any rise in electricity prices would be subject to a transparent regulatory process and won't be felt instantly, said СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's energy minister.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

The facility run by GFL Environmental Inc. takes in organic waste from Whistler.
'They will feel it': СÀ¶ÊÓƵ premier says province won't hold back amid looming U.S. trade war

'They will feel it': СÀ¶ÊÓƵ premier says province won't hold back amid looming U.S. trade war

'We should really be thinking carefully about spending our money in that country,' says Premier David Eby when asked about Canadians planning travel to the U.S.
Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new СÀ¶ÊÓƵ-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
RCMP officer loses bid for appeal in sexual misconduct case

RCMP officer loses bid for appeal in sexual misconduct case

Federal court dismisses request for judicial review from former RCMP officer accused of initiating an unwanted sexual act at a Surrey, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, police detachment.
Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

The chemicals — found in everything from cosmetics and cookware to diapers and clothing — have been linked to a range of illnesses, including cancer and liver disease.
Eco-tourism did not make these СÀ¶ÊÓƵ grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Eco-tourism did not make these СÀ¶ÊÓƵ grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Despite community concerns, only one of 34 grizzly bears involved in eco-tourism ended up in conflict in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s Bella Coola Valley, finds study
Court upholds approval of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ port expansion despite risks to whales

Court upholds approval of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ port expansion despite risks to whales

Both Canada's environment minister and Cabinet acted reasonably in approving the expansion of a shipping terminal near Vancouver, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, estimated to add $3 billion to the country's GDP.
Canada pauses federal electric vehicle rebate

Canada pauses federal electric vehicle rebate

Future of Canada's federal electric vehicle rebates — which span $2,500 to $5,000 — has been thrown into uncertainty as federal funding dries up.
Underwater volcano off СÀ¶ÊÓƵ coast primed to erupt

Underwater volcano off СÀ¶ÊÓƵ coast primed to erupt

The Axial Seamount is not expected to threaten human population centres but it could help scientists forecast the eruption of more dangerous volcanoes.
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