Stuff From Other Environmental Groups (January)
National
The Cannabis Industry Plastic Waste Problem: The Cannabis Act was written without sustainability in mind. How does the industry correct this issue which is generating a heavy amount of single-use plastics? For the news article, go here!
The Benefits of Public Spaces in Cities: From social to environmental, the benefits of these spaces in cities are crucial to community health. For the full list, go here!
Global
Jane Goodall on Hope, Fatigue and Nature: The 88-year-old, still spreading her message about our connection to the animal kingdom and that we all have a part to play in saving our planet. For the full story, go here!
Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough - Here’s What It Means: U.S. scientists have announced they have, for the first time, produced more energy in a fusion than was used to ignite it. This has great implications for the future of clean energy. For the CBC news story, go here!
Good News Stories
Montreal to Expand Mount Royal Park: Land behind the former Royal Victoria Hospital will become part of the park. This will be the biggest expansion of the park since its creation in 1872.
For the news story, go here!
“Spinning Benches” bring Play to Public Spaces in Indiana: This Canadian Collective imagines a world where public play is commonplace with Daydreamer, a set of spinning benches that provides a space to connect. For the full story, go here!
Biden Outlaws Private Ownership of Big Cats: This is a massive step in the protection of these wild species. For the Times story, go here!