From Other Environmental Groups (September)

AI misinformation in climate crisis news. The Narwhal reports on the alarming misinformation AI has been spreading regarding the Canadian forest fires. They found instances where AI summaries or AI-generated fire maps have invented cities that don’t exist and hallucinated news stories which never happened. To read the whole Narwhal story, go here.
Lack of transparency in Ontario government used to change environmental protection policies. Doug Ford’s plan to pull back protections on endangered and at-risk species has almost unanimous opposition, leaked analysis shows. For the full Narwhal story, go here.
The climate crisis is an inheritance we didn’t ask for. For decades, fossil fuel companies knew that burning oil, gas and coal would drive dangerous climate change, yet profits continued to take priority over the well-being of future generations. For the full David Suzuki story, go here.

Are backyard feeders spreading bird flu? Bird feeders are a popular hobby around the world; however, they have been controversial for many reasons, from nutritional inadequacies to disruption of migration patterns. The current concern is whether they are acting as transmission hotspots for H5N1. More here.
AI has obvious benefits, but can we really justify the social and environmental risks? AI has shown potential to improve many industries. It has implications for improving health care, scientific analysis, and helping organize massive amounts of information; however, the enormous social and environmental toll may not be worth the benefits. To read the full story, go here.
Small Changes, Big Ripples. In Cornwall, farmers, fishers and conservationists are joining forces to restore a struggling river and the rich marine habitats it supports. From planting trees and reducing agricultural runoff to reintroducing beavers as natural water managers, the project offers a hopeful example of how communities can work with nature to build healthier, more resilient ecosystems. Go here.

Epson summoned before criminal court. Epson, the printer manufacturer, has been charged with planned obsolescence and misleading commercial practices. Epson is accused of purposely blocking printing when ink cartridges are not empty for the purpose of making customers purchase more ink. This unethical practice is not only hurting customers but creating more toxic ink cartridge waste to dispose of. For the story by Right to Repair, go here.
New solar tech out of China makes desalinating water cheaper than bottled. The new technology greatly increases efficiency while decreasing the energy required to desalinate seawater into drinking water. This technology has the potential to greatly reduce freshwater usage and benefit agriculture across the world. For the full story, go here.
Bluefin Tuna return to UK seas. After being fished almost to extinction in the North Sea, bluefin tuna have returned to the Yorkshire coast for the first time in more than 60 years. Scientists call it a marine conservation success story, a powerful reminder that when we protect ecosystems and manage resources wisely, nature can recover. See story here.