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Book Review: Water Always Wins by Erica Gies

For centuries, humans have focussed their efforts on controlling water by redirecting rivers, draining wetlands, and building dams. But we ignored a fundamental principle: water is stronger than any human endeavour – water always wins.

EcoWest News, November 1, 2022

This week's top stories in EcoWest News: 1. Urban wildlife monitoring data to be used to map regional ecological corridors 2. From paved curb bump-outs to green infrastructure 3. Organic waste disposal in your home

EcoWest News, October 25, 2022

EcoWest News, October 25, 2022 - information and ideas to help you protect the wild in your community - from low-tech shoreline restoration to regulating solar panel reuse, energy storage, and protecting the Fraser River Estuary

EcoWest News, October 18, 2022

Local initiatives, art & music, prefab buildings, border issues, native bees, and the look & sound of the future - EcoWest News, October 18, 2022

Energy Justice: A Conversation with Martin Boucher

Martin Boucher, University of Saskatchewan, discusses issues that need to be considered in the next phase of energy transition: business engagement, political skills, job training, political support for decentralized energy, and energy efficiency for low-income renters.

EcoWest News, October 11, 2022

Agriculture, mining, Indigenous teachings, sustainable construction, and plant Id apps - EcoWest News, October 11, 2022

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