EcoFriendly West

Light pollution poses problems for sea creatures small and large, interrupting feeding, causing collisions, and sending baby turtles dangerously off course. Enforceable regional limits on emissions and green certification for eco-friendly lighting are badly needed.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Holding oil and gas companies responsible for damages; 2) The negative impacts of wetland drainage; 3) Sustainable building practices; and 4) Addressing competing demands on ocean resources

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) A look at Winnipeg through the eyes of a goose; 2) The Building Material Exchange program; 3) Preserving Nose Creek’s biodiversity; and 4) Converting flare gas to electricity

Books and community leaders: from women scientists and rocks with personality to cello music, solar power, and citizen science

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) A guide to geothermal energy; 2) Mandating low environmental impact fisheries practices; 3) More sustainable aviation; and 4) Small but mighty hummingbirds

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Draft ocean noise strategy lacks actionable recommendations; 2) Peat harvesting proposed in SK; 3) MB’s new energy plan includes wind, geothermal, and off-peak rates; and 4) Importance of energy efficiency to cut waste

How many stars can you see when standing in your garden or on your balcony and looking up at the night sky? And are they actually stars or satellites

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Protecting our neighbourhood trees; 2) New Passive House Canada training program; 3) Composting commercial food waste; and 4) Marine wildlife crossings

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Logging is Canada’s third largest climate polluter; 2) Reducing urban roadway area benefits the economy; 3) Your neighbour’s choice to go solar influences you; and 4) Marmots, salamanders, and bumblebees

Community leaders: Nature guidebooks for kids, river valley conservation, forest and marsh restoration. Plus books: Sharing water between two nations, the West’s most remarkable tree, the politics of conservation, lichens, and octopus secrets