EcoFriendly West

The underwater world is anything but silent. Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water by Amorina Kingdon explores the underwater world of sound, pointing out its importance in a space where sight is unreliable.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) A sustainable jobs blueprint; 2) Advocating for grizzly bears and banning the use of rodenticides; 3) Promoting energy savings for renters and members of homeowner associations; and 4) DarkSky approved outdoor sports lighting

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Nature- and climate-friendly housing; 2) Dark sky camping; 3) Cumulative impact of logging roads; and 4) Solar: go small or go big?

Community leaders in the four western provinces and a couple of book reviews that were posted on social media in June, 2024

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Municipal water in high demand; 2) Are your clothes really dirty?; 3) The high cost of fracking; and 4) Bear-smart communities

They’re solitary, nest on the ground or in tunnels, and are unlikely to sting you. Canada’s native bees are first-class pollinators, but they often go unrecognized and unnoticed.