#INC5 talks to end plastic pollution have begun in Busan 🇰🇷 The world has made it clear: no more plastic on our shores, bodies or environment. It’s time for a #PlasticsTreaty. Inger Andersen outlines some of the priorities this week. unep.org/news-and-stori…

Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report timescolonist.com/highlights/can…

👕 Textiles are a key source of global #microfibre pollution.🌍 @OceanDiagnostics, Raincoast Conservation Foundation & Environment Canada’s new report provides solutions for government, industry and consumers. Access the report and resources at hubs.ly/Q02Zz-zj0. #INC5 #plasticpollution #microplastic

Too bad #burnaby didn’t think about the #salmon-killing chemical #6PPD from tires, or the many other carcinogens from tires when they unveiled this new #playground for kids: new playground made from 2,000+ recycled tires burnabynow.com/local-news/bur… via Burnaby NOW News

Pleased to have been on hand to collect and analyse water samples from the putrid discharge into Hope Slough as we support #Cheam First Nation. #HealthyWaters for all. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

As interest in solutions for addressing climate & environmental challenges continues to grow, UNEP’s newly launched #NbS4Peace report highlights the additional potential of nature-based solutions for building more resilient, & peaceful societies. Info: wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/4…

Killing wolves does not help biodiversity. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Take action: Urge Canada to regulate #salmon-killing pollutant, #6PPD. Here’s what you can do! Canada’s draft plan is open for public input until midnight tonight! Submit an email with “Comment on the Proposed Plan of Priorities” in the subject line. raincoast.org/2024/12/urge-c…

Researchers at the University of Washington published a seminal study in 2020, identifying 6PPD-q as the main culprit in mass #salmon deaths. Since then, a growing body of research is documenting evidence of 6PPD-q in waterways. #contaminants #pollutants raincoast.org/2024/12/urge-c…

Today is #WorldSoilDay 🌱🤎 Healthy soils act like a sponge, preventing floods & ensuring food security. Since 2005, our 🇪🇺 LIFE Programme has financed 74 soil-related projects worth €183 million! Discover more about it 👉 europa.eu/!t6bpBy #SaveSoil #EUSoil

Working as a member of the #plasticpollution -busting team as a consumer, government leader or innovator in the private sector creates jobs and a healthy environment. ACT now to stem the discharge of trillions of #polyester #microfibres from #clothing!

The Queen of #Capilano riding the #storm surf today in Howe Sound,

Important analysis from @raincoast and Misty MacDuffee: Life for Southern Resident killer whales not getting better #SalishSea #yyj timescolonist.com/opinion/commen…

Ottawa has the authority to implement the necessary actions, namely an emergency order, but has avoided doing so. The longer we wait, the more we lose the potential to reverse the extinction trajectory that is unfolding. #orcas #SRKW #killerwhales timescolonist.com/opinion/commen…

Let’s get the contaminated Namu site cleaned up. thenarwhal.ca/great-bear-rai…

Big #waves striking the #BCFerries #Queenof Capilano in todays #stormwatch

‘Blue Gold’, the fabulous story about Switzerland’s transformational history of #wastewater treatment: From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers theguardian.com/environment/20…

British Columbia should emulate Quebec’s decision to monitor highly toxic #PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in #biosolids being spread on #farmlands. It’s common sense. cbc.ca/news/canada/mo…

#wildfire smoke hits the BC coast in #HoweSound this morning, likely due to a new #forest fire near #Squamish

Informed action to protect drinking #water sources in BC: lessons to be learned from our new report: Testing shows high levels of #pollutants in Grafton Lake - #Bowen Island Undercurrent bowenislandundercurrent.com/local-news/tes…