March 14, 2024
Should fossil fuel ads go the way of tobacco ads?
It’s debatable whose duplicity in advertising came first - that of the tobacco industry or that of the fossil fuel industry - but there is no denying that for decades […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2024
Making your job a climate job
You may think that your job can’t be a climate job. But Project Drawdown, which is a leading resource for climate information, thinks that every job can be a climate […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2024
More than the environment
"I have long understood that climate change is not only an environmental issue – it is a humanitarian, economic, health, and justice issue as well." Environmental activist, Frances Beinecke
Read MoreMarch 11, 2024
Addressing two crises at once
The housing crisis and the climate emergency seem to be front page news in countries across the globe. In Canada, National Observer reports that the Sunflower development in Halifax, Nova […]
Read MoreMarch 10, 2024
Coming to the rescue of outdoor recreation in the face of climate change
If you’re a winter sports enthusiast - whether that be skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling or other cold-weather sports - you’re probably aware and maybe even feeling terribly sad and anxious about […]
Read MoreMarch 9, 2024
Blossoming earlier
Each spring the anticipation builds for the cherry blossoms to reach their peak. In Japan there are websites to predict the peak day by region and travel tours are designed […]
Read MoreMarch 8, 2024
Why increasing bike use is good for us all
Often when a city wants to add bike lanes or upgrade existing ones, those in opposition will suggest the local government is not considering the needs of all residents. But […]
Read MoreMarch 7, 2024
Faith and climate change
The United Church of Canada is at the forefront of making changes to their operations - mostly how they heat and light the buildings they own - that are helping […]
Read MoreMarch 6, 2024
Using satellites to report methane emissions
A new satellite was just launched that will expose methane polluters. MethaneSAT, which we introduced in an earlier post, is a collaboration between the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund and Harvard […]
Read MoreMarch 5, 2024
Recognizing the pioneers of wind power
You’ve likely heard of the Nobel Prize, but have you heard of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering? It is awarded annually and celebrates the best in engineering. This year’s […]
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