EcoWest News, November 5, 2024
This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) The economic risks of LNG expansion; 2) The impact of dams on northern Manitoba; 3) Community forest management; and 4) A successful introduction of congestion pricing
Citizens of an Ocean Planet
If you don’t live along the coast, the ocean may feel remote and somewhat irrelevant, but we are all citizens of an ocean planet.
EcoWest News, October 29, 2024
This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Music concerts promote sustainability and climate action; 2) Questioning the sustainability of fish farms; 3) Guaranteeing green spaces as well as housing; and 4) Rewilding golf courses
EcoWest News, October 22, 2024
This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Energy planning in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 2) Federal government successfully reducing emissions; 3) Perennial wheat and rice, and 4) Plant-blindness
Marine Light Pollution
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.
EcoWest News, October 15, 2024
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
EcoWest News, October 8, 2024
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
Community Leaders & Books: September 2024
Books and community leaders: from women scientists and rocks with personality to cello music, solar power, and citizen science
EcoWest News, October 1, 2024
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
EcoWest News, September 24, 2024
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