From Other Environmental Groups (September)

‘Frankenstein’ hybrid insect poses big risk to food producers. This new hybrid ant can be found in almost every US state. Preventing their spread to Canada should be a priority. For more information on these ants, go here.
We’ve surpassed 7 of the 9 planetary boundaries —assessments of the safe limits for human pressure on nine critical processes. A fascinating article via David Suzuki is here.
Net Zero Homes: Buildings in Canada are our 3rd largest greenhouse gas emitters at 18%. Oil and gas and transportation are the top 2 GHG emitters. Check here for how energy retrofitting could lead to CAD 10.8 billion in annual energy bill savings and create thousands of jobs on the road to net zero.
Alberta’s oil industry: Mark Carney has big plans. Nay-sayers worry about the cost and where the money will come from. For the full article, go here.

Used Clothes Crisis. What are we meant to do with our worn-out clothes? Especially those which are blended with polyester? Some protesters have been sending them, and the responsibility, back where it belongs, to the businesses that created the problem. For the full story, go here.
Why fossil fuel subsidies may not be all they’re cracked up to be. Energy security is about more than keeping the lights on today, but also about how to keep the lights on in the future as well. To learn more about the seven ways these subsidies undermine energy security read the IISD article here.
How art can empower climate efforts. A small community in South Africa is using art and storytelling to shift the mindset around climate change in the community. For the full story, go here.
Black Bags in Trees? Pheromone Eco - traps! https://share.google/TWzUKNFJFgoW7IZXx

Solar panels on all new builds in England by 2027. Keir Government moves ahead with net-zero climate policies that will require builders to install solar panels on the roofs of new builds. Guardian story is here.
New superfood for Honeybees. Scientists have developed a new “superfood” for honeybees, with the hope of preventing the further decline of the species. For the full BBC story, click here.
Carbon-negative building material developed by Northwestern University. This new technology can capture carbon in its production to offset carbon emissions of the construction industry. Full story here.