‘Deluge of plastic waste’: US is world’s biggest plastic polluter theguardian.com/environment/20…

I’ve been too fascinated by this not to share! I found this “hair ice” on Sunday… at first I thought it was frost, then fungi - turns out, it’s BOTH. It’s frost pushed out into very thin strands of ice, only made possible by the fungi Exidiopsis effusa. SYMBIOSIS! #neature

Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest reported evidence of domesticated dogs in the Americas in caves on Haida Gwaii. hakaimagazine.com/news/haida-gwa…

December is the time to think about waste! Google data shows that Canadians search for "garbage" more frequently each December (indicated by red crosses) than other months of the year. This year, try googling "waste-free holidays" Data source: google.com/trends

It’s the holiday season which also can mean a season of consumerism. Show your loved ones you care while also caring for our collective home. Here’s 16 planet-friendly idea gifts for a more sustainable holiday: bit.ly/3ql1x6b

Great gift-wrapping ideas that are sensible and sustainable! Make it your holiday habit. #GreenTips ecowatch.com/eco-friendly-g…

The fossil fuel industry has perpetrated a multi-decade, multibillion dollar disinformation, propaganda and lobbying campaign to delay climate action. We won't forget these ads. In 2022, we will continue to hold big oil accountable for their greenwash. theguardian.com/environment/20…

I’m going to dissertate the hell out of 2022.

I am so happy to see some accountability for #greenwashing ! P.S. Just yuck to coffee pods "Keurig Canada fined $3 million for misleading claims over coffee pod recycling” cbc.ca/news/business/…

In honour of #PenguinAwarenessDay 🐧 My favourite penguin, Brenda the Civil Disobedience Penguin asks: what will you give up to save the planet? theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

🚨BREAKING🚨 UN Environment Assembly adopts landmark resolution in the push to #BeatPlasticPollution at #UNEA5! In a major win for people and planet, nations have committed to develop a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution. unep.org/news-and-stori…

I defended my Master of Science thesis on Wednesday! It’s been a wild rollercoaster 4 year journey; feeling humbled. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of it. Next up, I’ll be working with DFO to wrap up this project & publish some papers! But first… time for a haircut.

Happy to share our new #openaccess #paper “Requirements and availability of prey for northeastern southern resident killer whales” UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social) Ocean Wise Ocean Leaders journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

Support us on September 30th by creating a wall of protection and line up on the sidewalks along Main/Cotton at Park and Tilford or 3rd St W from St Andrews Ave to Chesterfield Ave. Learn more: twnation.ca/media-advisory…

Register your input on BC’s proposed conditions for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion. The public comment period is open to residents across #Canada to voice their concerns to the BC Environmental Assessment Office until June 8th at 11:59PM. #orcas raincoast.org/2023/05/submit…

Happening tomorrow! Indigenous Engagement Lead Kirby Muldoe and Nikki Skuce, Director of Northern Confluence, are hosting Insights into Indigenous Protected & Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in NW BC webinar. June 20, 1pm-2:30pm PT Online (Zoom). Register >> bit.ly/42J5T81

Happy World Orca Day.