From Other Environmental Groups (December)
NATIONAL
Ancient rivers under Canadian cities: Buried rivers flow under Canadian cities, hidden in a labyrinth of tunnels and sewer pipes. Will we revive them or let the waterways fade from memory? See this CBC news interactive piece here!
Phasing out gas-powered buildings in Quebec: Why not here? For the full CBC story, go here!
Sleeper species are increasing threats to the Great Lakes: Biological invasions—the establishment and spread of non-native species in new regions—is one of the greatest threats to the ecological security of the Great Lakes basin, which spans the United States and Canada. For the full story, go here!
Greenpeace protesters arrested outside Poilievre’s official residence: Protesting Poilievre’s anti-climate agenda, protesters chained themselves to a pumpjack near the residence. For the full story, go here!
Global
Attain global equality of wealth to reduce global heating: To cool the planet, close the wealth gap. How? Look to Sweden. For the full story, go here!
Climate change could reawaken harmful invasive plants: The sooner they can be weeded out, the better. For the full story, go here (ORIGINAL - NOT FREE) or here (Redit)!
‘Stuffed’ taxidermy bats bought for decoration are endangered! A bat conservationist asks people “to avoid continuing to use any decorations from real bats or bat parts.” He encourages people who currently have such decorations to “consider donating them to academic institutions or conservation organizations for use in educational and research activities.” For the full story, go here!
Should the biggest contributors to the climate crisis be the ones to pay for it? Fossil fuel companies and rich countries should be held accountable to the climate-vulnerable communities their pollution affects. Full BBC story here!
Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change? Despite the U.S. presidential election results, there is hope that China may be stepping up to do its part on the climate crisis front. For the full BBC story, go here!
Good News Stories
Toronto and Montreal to limit fossil fuel advertising: This limitation shows progress against misleading and greenwashing advertising by fossil fuel companies. Other Canadian cities may hopefully follow... Full story here!
Mental health benefits of getting outside this winter: A simple stay in the outdoors does wonders for relieving anxiety, stress, and depression. Countless studies prove that nature has a positive effect on your mental health (from preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder to releasing stress via exercise). What you see, hear, and experience in nature can improve your mood in a moment. Story here!