Informing and encouraging initiatives that support Western Canada's natural environment

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Books and volunteer opportunities for youth; 2) Painting without pollution; and 3) Tackling the problem of agricultural plastic

In Streams of Consequence: Dispatches from the Conservation World, Lorne Fitch shares his love of nature, describes the changes he has seen in 50 years of conservation work in Alberta, and outlines the ecological choices that must be made in the future.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Combatting light pollution; 2) Furniture Repair Bank reduces waste; and 3) Making people less scared of climate solutions

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) 5 ways to fight greenwashing; 2) Books on Prairie shelterbelts and yellow warblers; 3) Municipal affairs: green roofs, lights-out, trees, and artificial turf

Animals see what they need to see, and it’s not always in the same way as humans. As Ed Yong points out, “Eyes didn’t evolve from poor to perfect. They evolved from performing a few simple tasks perfectly to performing many complex tasks excellently.”

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Turning your backyard into a nature sanctuary; 2) A net zero arena and a carbon-neutral football club; and 3) Tips for saving water, protecting migratory birds, and dressing for the world you want