A Pennsylvania researcher says her new mapping tool shows higher rates of several cancers in small communities near oil and gas fracking sites and refineries, places she argues are too small for conve...

One of Alberta's last remaining disease-free wood bison herds is at risk of disappearing from the landscape as industry threatens their survival.

Mushrooms and crows, dark skies and drone-based workshops – Community Leaders & Books: September 2026

The recent decision by Prime Minister Mark Carney to fast-track a new oil export pipeline to the West Coast is adding urgency for Ottawa to finally decide what to do with a long-standing environmental...

“The heart loves to outlive its welcome.”

Join a global plog-a-thon, eat more oysters, and be inspired by the problem-solving skills of ants, bees, and caterpillars - EcoWest News, October 13, 2026

Join a global plog-a-thon, eat more oysters, and be inspired by the problem-solving skills of ants, bees, and caterpillars - EcoWest News, October 13, 2026

I can hardly believe we are one third of the way through October already, but at least we can celebrate International Jumping Spider Day on ...

The 21-year-old goalkeeper wants to impress on football the need to change old habits for the sake of the planet

A new global boycott comes as major retailers withdraw krill products from their shelves to protect whales and other marine life.

Insects: the little things that run the world, TV reno programs, and a bruin’s well-balanced diet – EcoWest News, October 6, 2026

Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts

A selection of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 finalists – from a shortlist featuring a caiman wearing a wig, a leopard doing a handstand, a strutting white-tailed eagle and a polar bear appeari...

Canadians aren’t paying more for electric vehicles (EVs) because affordable EVs don’t exist. They’re paying more because too few affordable models make it to Canadian dealerships.

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A resource guide to Western Canada’s peatlands: Canadian & international organizations, reports, books, articles, gardening, locations, and visiting wetland sites

Sales of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks hit a high in the first half of 2026, mostly thanks to China. Diesel prices are set to keep the momentum…

A resource guide to Western Canada’s peatlands: Canadian & international organizations, reports, books, articles, gardening, locations, and visiting wetland sites

With a new platform called Who Eats Whom, citizen scientists reveal the fascinating, sometimes shocking interactions between species.

LNG Canada says its multibillion-dollar Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, B.C., is going forward, in a move that could double exports of liquefied natural gas from the northern coastal facility to oversea...

A letter obtained by The Tyee shows the state’s Ecology Department has serious concerns about spill risks and tanker traffic.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s overtures to the European Union about associate membership status may be the next prompt for Canada to move toward decarbonizing its energy system and high-emitting indust...

350-year-old trees, glaciers, cleantech, and scientific expertise: EcoWest News, September 29, 2026

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In a partnership with the Comox Valley and Nanaimo Area land trusts, BC Parks Foundation is fundraising to protect 50 hectares of pristine shoreline in Deep Bay and make it accessible to the public.

From video games and a resurgence of bluebirds to creative uses for retired wind turbines: EcoWest News, September 22, 2026

Books and program ideas to tickle your imagination – Community Leaders & Books: August 2026

These unexpected house guests can cause a bit of surprise. But if you take the time to look a little closer, there's a lot to love about them.