Monarch butterflies here today, gone tomorrow
Surprisingly, plenty of insects migrate. Just like birds, they seek to escape the cold, and find food and places where competition is lessened…
The sky is always falling in Mark Carney’s world
Why should we believe a man who showed disdain for Brexit and who incorporates his wife's political agenda into his work as a leading global economist?…
Wet’suwet’en protests create a national tipping point
The duties of Aboriginal title and the general public awareness of climate science have combined to create a sense that enough is enough…
Live your life as if the environment depended on it – it does
Climate emergency is not actually defined – it’s more a concept that we have to do something about soon. But random acts without focus serve little purpose…
Municipalities, utilities on the front lines of extreme weather
Smart Energy Communities are not only more resilient, they also create new opportunities for local economic development, lower energy costs and a cleaner environment…
The amazing wild horses of Sable Island
As we approached the island, our anticipation rose and ebbed as we watched the weather. We weren’t sure if, after travelling so far, we could even land…
Consumer trust in agriculture is waning
Organized, well-funded groups condemning farming practices on social media are winning the consumer trust battle…
Fight climate extremists before they upend society
Start learning the deep details of the science and economics instead of letting extremists dictate what you’re allowed to think or say…
Municipalities must take the lead in getting the lead out
The astonishing levels of lead in Canada’s drinking water requires action. That means taking simple measures at the local level, aided by federal incentives…
Putting the Greta Effect to good use
The young Swedish climate activist has raised the public consciousness about our day-to-day energy consumption choices…