EcoFriendly West

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Jul
EcoWest News, July 2, 2024

EcoWest News, July 2, 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
2 min read
28
Jun
Solitary Bees are First-Class Pollinators

Solitary Bees are First-Class Pollinators

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.
3 min read
11
Jun
EcoWest News, June 11, 2024

EcoWest News, June 11, 2024

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Rebuild or retreat in flood-prone areas; 2) Inventorying municipal natural infrastructure; 3) Alternatives to rodenticides; and 4) Elephants know each other by name
2 min read
06
Jun
Six Unexpected Pollinators

Six Unexpected Pollinators

Mention pollinators and we automatically think of bees, but there are so many other pollinators, including flies, beetles, moths, butterflies, wasps, and spiders.
5 min read
04
Jun
EcoWest News, June 4, 2024

EcoWest News, June 4, 2024

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Protecting SK’s wetlands; 2) Limiting building emissions in Vancouver; 3) Requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damages; and 4) Making chocolate healthier and more sustainable
2 min read
28
May
EcoWest News, May 28, 2024

EcoWest News, May 28, 2024

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Foot-powered carnival floats; 2) Composting dog poop; 3) Municipal cuts to transportation emissions; and 4) Exploring geology and wildlife habitat in AB and SK
2 min read
23
May
Pollination & Seed Dispersal of Trees & Shrubs

Pollination & Seed Dispersal of Trees & Shrubs

Cottonwood fluff, helicopter wings, acorns, and berries - trees and shrubs use several different approaches to pollinate, spread their seeds, and increase their opportunities to propagate
3 min read
21
May
EcoWest News, May 21, 2024

EcoWest News, May 21, 2024

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) CPAWS-BC Young Leaders in Conservation program; 2) Important bat hibernation site threatened by AB motorsport speedway; 3) Tackling overconsumption; and 4) The shifting relevance of climate change in federal elections
3 min read
14
May
EcoWest News, May 14, 2024

EcoWest News, May 14, 2024

Top stories in EcoWest News, May 14, 2024: 1) Risk of spills from increased tanker traffic in Vancouver; 2) Wireless earbuds with replaceable batteries; 3) Municipal initiatives to encourage a more sustainable lifestyle; and 4) Gardening for insects, not plants.
2 min read
07
May
EcoWest News, May 7, 2024

EcoWest News, May 7, 2024

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Uncovering the truth about SMRs; 2) A strategy for reducing agricultural emissions; 3) E-bike incentives a success; and 4) Climate cafes can spark concrete action
2 min read