From Other Environmental Groups (April)

Meet the only northerner on Canada’s Youth Council for Climate and the Environment. This Yukon University graduate is focused on how the power of science can support traditional knowledge in environmental protection. For the full story, go here.
Drinking asbestos is safe? A controversial study from Health Canada reviewed the data on asbestos in drinking water and found no link to cancer. However, these findings are hard to believe and looking further into it, the study may have missed important details. For more information from Prevent Cancer Now, follow this link.

Nature-based flood mitigation in South Africa. An example of how flood mitigation can prevent costly damages and provide benefits such as jobs, reduced health impacts and improved access to green spaces. For more information, go here.
Towns in France and Belgium are giving away chickens. This experimental scheme to help reduce household food waste has these European countries encouraging backyard hens. For the full BBC story, go here.

Federal court rules Canada’s approval of glyphosate product unreasonable. A huge victory for the environment and the health of Canadians. The pesticide has been linked to severe health issues and its approval in 2022 largely ignored these concerns. This new ruling will result in a 6-month review where the scientific evidence of these health concerns will be addressed. For more information, go here.
New fabrics with cooling technology. These fabrics are “sweat-wicking” and radiative cooling, which allows sweat to be evaporated and heat to be released. This technology could allow us to adapt to our warming environment without cranking the AC. For the full story, go here.
Vernon’s Repair Café is returning. Have broken items to mend? Interior Recycling is sponsoring a Repair Café. If you have a skill they could use, please contact Patrick at Patrick.c.vance@gmail.com.