From Other Environmental Groups (December)

How the holiday buying season adds fuel to a rapidly warming planet: The holidays are usually a time when even the most reserved of us consume at a higher rate than normal. But, keep in mind how the items we purchase affect the planet going into this merry season. For the full story, go here!
The unseen toll of the climate crisis on mental health: The less spoken-about consequences of climate change are the growing mental health effects caused by the progressive environmental crisis. Eco-anxiety and climate grief are what some younger people are experiencing while worrying about our very uncertain future on Earth. For the full story, go here!
It’s time to regulate ads for gas-fuelled SUVs, trucks and cars: SUVs are gaining popularity and thus are making a larger negative impact on the environment. Advertisements make SUVs the choice over more sustainable choices (electric options, medium-sized cars or cycling). For moe go here!

Revolutionary technology eliminates toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from groundwater: PFAS (poly-fluoroalkyl substances) have been a health concern in our drinking water. These pesky human-made toxic chemicals are incredibly difficult to degrade but there is a promising solution… go here!
Climate change: Is the world warming faster than expected? Even climate scientists are having trouble explaining the incredible surge in temperatures we’ve seen this year. With 2023 on track to be the hottest year so far, is this happening faster than initially thought? For the full BBC story, go here!
Environmental Photography of 2023: Here are the 6 winning photos “to inspire change + climate action”!

A long-awaited billion dollar agreement for nature in B.C. is signed: It is great progress for not only conservation efforts but reconciliation as well - protections for old-growth forests, spotted owl habitats, and commitment to indigenous-led conservation initiatives…. Narwhal story is here!
The good news about climate change: With the catastrophic weather events affecting our world, there is no denying that climate change in upon us. Luckily, the technology to meet our goals exists. Read the full WWF story, here!