Environment
Recent stories about environment
Revived lake makes Snow Goose Festival possible again
Birders in the Edmonton area can watch the snow geese return to Beaverhill Lake instead of chasing around to catch a glimpse, now that the once-dry site of the Snow Goose Festival is wet again.
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Airport-based facility to boost production of compostable straws
Plant Plus, which produces compostable straws using a novel plant-fibre polymer, is planning to boost production thanks to an upgraded facility in the Edmonton region.
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Podcast pick: Becoming Less Podcast
Looking for less waste, less consumption, less impact, less clutter, and less stress? The Becoming Less Podcast from Waste Free Edmonton is here to help.
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Decade of renewable-energy stories fuels David Dodge's optimism
After 310 episodes of Green Energy Futures, David Dodge is still optimistic about society's ability to address climate change, especially as low-carbon power becomes more affordable.
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Edmonton's disappearing green space needs replacing as the climate heats up
Edmonton is steadily losing its urban green space, making the city significantly hotter than the surrounding area as temperatures rise due to climate change.
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Podcast pick: What On EARTH Can We Do?
This week's recommendation is for the Alberta Emerald Foundation's podcast to celebrate environmental achievements, a timely listen on the eve of the UN Climate Change Conference.
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