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Are ocean waves the future of energy? Scientists say more development needed
One of the things holding back the development of harnessing the power of ocean waves as a renewable source of energy is the lack of places to test the equipment. But PacWaves, a new facility in Oregon could help change that.
Radio The Current November 25
Clothing brands make and sell clothes. Should they pay to deal with the old ones?
Paula Duhatschek
News Business November 26
Vote to approve natural gas heating in new homes puts Vancouver councillors on the hot seat
Chad Pawson
News Canada British Columbia 4 hours ago
Proposed central Alberta wind project met with opposition from residents, conservation group
Mrinali Anchan
News Canada Edmonton November 26

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