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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

Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Under Canada's current yearly limit, it would take scientists almost 30 years to assess all prioritized species, and over 120 years to assess those considered potentially at risk, the audit says.
Audit shows Canada falling far behind emission reduction targets

Audit shows Canada falling far behind emission reduction targets

Nine of the 20 carbon reduction measures audited by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development were found to be on track.
Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

One whale born in 1993 and another calve last seen emaciated are missing and presumed dead, according to the Center for Whale Research
Metro Vancouver prepares to dig tunnel deep under Stanley Park

Metro Vancouver prepares to dig tunnel deep under Stanley Park

The $495-million project will deliver a third of the region's drinking water by 2029.
B.C.'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

B.C.'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

Unsanctioned B.C. LNG projects were forecast to produce gas 26% more expensive than the global average, and up to 80% pricier than bulk producers like Qatar — raising questions over whether the province can recoup its investments.
Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
B.C. groups’ bid to classify Alaskan fishery as unsustainable rejected

B.C. groups’ bid to classify Alaskan fishery as unsustainable rejected

Evidence in the complaint prompted Canadian-based OceanWise to pull its 'sustainable' recommendation for southeast Alaska salmon over the summer
B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animals
B.C. residents warned over possible measles exposure at YVR

B.C. residents warned over possible measles exposure at YVR

Symptoms of measles start with a fever, cough and a runny nose. But in some serious cases, it can lead to an inflammation of the brain known as encephalitis.
Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

A new extreme weather attribution system has found that in the summer of 2024, several Canadian heat waves were made 'far more likely' due to climate change.
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