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Paperitalo Environmental News
( Last updated Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST) | |
Industry leaders discuss plight and path forward for B.C.’s forest products sector
During the Truck Loggers Association’s 81st Convention & Trade Show in Vancouver, industry representatives came together in a panel discussion to share their perspectives on the current state of B.C.’s forest products sector.
The session titled, “ … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | Little known forest spa tucked away in leisure centre 7 minutes from Surrey with free swimming and gym classes
(Image: Everyone Active )
A little-known forest spa tucked inside a leisure centre along the A322 is offering a morning of free activities, designed to showcase the wide range of sessions available.
Taking place at Bracknell Leisure Centre near Bagshot in … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | Himalayan alarm: Uttarakhand battles winter forest fires, toxic smoke worsens pollution and public health
India News
Worrying news is that fires have started much earlier—during winter itself
Dehradun: Forest fires are no longer just a problem of burning trees. Across the world, they are now seen as a major environmental crisis affecting human health, climate … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | Two exhibitions on land and environment come to Kelowna Art Gallery (Kelowna)
Photo: Stephen Bulger Gallery. © Rita Leistner.
The Kelowna Art Gallery has two new exhibitions opening.
Two major exhibitions exploring humanity’s relationship with the land open this week at the Kelowna Art Gallery.
Floor Opener by Indigenous painter … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | Echuca forest plagued by illegal dumping
Following the deployment of temporary skip bins in December, Campaspe Shire Council found its initiative, which was well received, had been abused.
Mayor Daniel Mackrell said the bins were installed at peak holiday periods to manage the influx of waste … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | Prabowo Revokes 28 Company Permits Over Forest Violations in Sumatra
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has revoked the forest exploitation permits of 28 companies found to have violated regulations in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, areas affected by the severe floods and landslides in late … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | Council launches $1m Urban Forest Fund grants for 2026
The City of Melbourne will open applications on January 19 for its latest round of Urban Forest Fund grants, with up to $1 million available to help transform private and community spaces from “grey to green”.
Lord Mayor Nick Reece said the expanded … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | 2026 to be among the hottest years on record: Environment Canada
As temperatures are expected to drop this week across much of Alberta, and if that winter weather has you dreaming of hosting summer days, you may be in luck.
Environment Canada is forecasting 2026 to be among the hottest years on record.
“The last thing I … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | A Sustainable Favela in the Heart of Rio’s Urban Forest
Nestled amongst the trees in the Tijuca Forest—the largest urban forest in the world—lies a community where the forest has grown around the houses and residents care for it, creating a natural and hidden refuge from the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
| | | Excellence in Education: Forest View Elementary’s Brandon Bailey
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 20, 2026 – A Wexford County educator who is known for building a bond with his students and fostering a caring and safe environment has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.
The award winner, … Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 am EST
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