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Alan Shapiro @watercomm

Water climate innovation nerd 💧 | Director, waterNEXT @ForesightCAC | Principal, Shapiro & Co | Instructor, Sustainable Business @BCIT | He/him

Joined October 2013
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Alan Shapiro@watercomm
5 Jan 2024
Excited to kick off 2024 with a new Micro-Certificate in #EnvironmentalMetrics for #SustainabilityReporting through UBC! Looking forward to weaving this into my consulting practice, working with small businesses on environmental impact and #sustainability strategy. 🌲
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This is very cool! "A new assessment of remote sensing tool's accuracy for supporting satellite-based water management." smartwatermagazine.com/news/…

A new assessment of remote sensing tool's accuracy for supporting

Sustainable water management is an increasing concern in arid regions around the world, and scientists and regulators are turning to remote sensing tool...

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

Alberta's Rainbow Lake set to be Canada's first geothermal town

Rainbow Lake says it will capitalize on existing oil and gas infrastructure to help unlock the town's "vast geothermal potential”.

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

Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure - Water...

Iqaluit, Nunavut — Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that...

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

The New Mexico Electricity Co-op Breaking Up With Fossil Fuels

An 80-year-old electricity supplier is going all in on decarbonization.

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Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India. reasonstobecheerful.world/so…

Solar Pumps Are Empowering Women Farmers in India

On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women's income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms.

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

Canada’s Impact Assessment Act must be both Constitutional and ensure a sustainable future

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal Impact Assessment Act needs amendments for Constitutional compliance, but the court’s recommended approach is no longer viable.

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Water First Education & Training Inc.@waterfirstngo
27 Dec 2023
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/care…
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In a B.C. courtroom, the testimony of a Haida leader spans the past and future of reconciliation. thenarwhal.ca/haida-nation-t…

A Haida Elder on Teal-Jones' $75M lawsuit | The Narwhal

The logging company wants compensation for profits it says it lost to reconciliation. Should Canada have to pay?

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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/goodnews202…
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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/i…

Indigenous-Led Clean Energy: Advancing Canada's Sustainable Future

If Canada is to achieve its climate action goals, it must empower Indigenous-led clean energy projects with investment, policy and financing.

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

‘Grief is a rational response’: the 21 US species declared extinct this year

Hawaii hardest hit by loss of eight birds, with an Ohio catfish, a Pacific fruit bat and eight freshwater mussels also disappearing

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UBC Forestry to launch Centre for Wildfire Coexistence. news.ubc.ca/2023/12/12/ubc-f…
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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/d41586-0…
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#GreenJobs posting! Metis Nation of Ontario is hiring a #ClimateChange Policy Analyst ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6db…
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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/climat…
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A historic project in Maine shows that when dams are removed, a river and its fish can recover with surprising speed. reasonstobecheerful.world/da…

'Take It Down and They'll Return': The Stunning Revival of the Penobscot River

A historic project in Maine shows that when dams are removed, a river and its fish can recover with surprising speed.

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"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-cli…

Wetlands can provide potential climate change solutions: Lakehead study - Water Canada

Researchers from Lakehead University have found that freshwater wetlands are important nature-based solutions for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. In a recent study published in the...

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

Careers

Looking for NGO careers in Canada? Join a dynamic team at Water First and support vital clean water solutions for Indigenous peoples.

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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/po…

The Portland Airport's Astonishing 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.

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