Portland airport’s new roof tells a local timber story. "The massive project — a years-long deep dive into sustainable forestry — used only timber from within 300 miles of the airport." reasonstobecheerful.world/portland-airpo…

#GreenJobs posting! Water First Education & Training Inc. is hiring for two roles: 💧 Drinking Water Project Manager & Instructor 💧 Manager, Instructional Design & Delivery Hybrid role based around Creemore, ON. waterfirst.ngo/about-us/caree…

"Wetlands flooded more regularly are 60% more efficient in storing carbon long-term... Wetland conservation... is critical in maintaining vital ecosystem services they provide, such as carbon storage.” watercanada.net/wetlands-clima…

A historic project in Maine shows that when dams are removed, a river and its fish can recover with surprising speed. reasonstobecheerful.world/dam-removal-pr…

Applications are open until Dec. 19 for @PICSCanada employer funding for Spring 2024. The program offers $12,000 or $15,000 to hire a student for eligible climate action projects in 2024. pics.uvic.ca/programs/clima…

#GreenJobs posting! Metis Nation of Ontario is hiring a #ClimateChange Policy Analyst ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6db…

The human factor in #water disasters. "Decisions about land use and infrastructure have left little space for water, amplifying the effects of natural disasters and climate change." nature.com/articles/d4158…

UBC Forestry to launch Centre for Wildfire Coexistence. news.ubc.ca/2023/12/12/ubc…

Join the Water First team! You'll create compelling water science training programs for adult learners, incorporating Indigenous education principles. If this sounds like a fit for you, apply today. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply: waterfirst.bamboohr.com/careers/48?sou…

‘Grief is a rational response’: the 21 US species declared extinct last year. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Indigenous-led #CleanEnergy: advancing Canada’s sustainable future. "Through the empowerment of Indigenous communities, investments in sustainable infrastructure, and collaboration, we can lay the foundation for a prosperous and inclusive economy." thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/indigen…

Always great to take some time to spotlight solutions and positive news. 66 good news stories you didn't hear about in 2023. futurecrunch.com/goodnews2023/

In a B.C. courtroom, the testimony of a Haida leader spans the past and future of reconciliation. thenarwhal.ca/haida-nation-t…

Canada’s Impact Assessment Act must be both Constitutional and ensure a sustainable future. theconversation.com/canadas-impact…

Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India. reasonstobecheerful.world/solar-based-ir…

The New Mexico electricity co-op breaking up with fossil fuels. reasonstobecheerful.world/new-mexico-ele…

Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure, including a number of new water treatment facilities. watercanada.net/federal-govern…

Fascinating! Alberta’s Rainbow Lake set to be Canada’s first geothermal town. esemag.com/infrastructure…

This is very cool! "A new assessment of remote sensing tool's accuracy for supporting satellite-based water management." smartwatermagazine.com/news/desert-re…