Canada's Environmental Voice
The Arctic is melting as a result of global warming, with sea ice shrinking at an alarming rate. Within 30 years, the Arctic Ocean is projected to be virtually free of summer sea ice. This has led to a significant increase in marine traffic and the expectation of even larger […]
In these times of climate change, with unexpected floods and drought, this issue shows how important it is to take care of our freshwater and marine resources. A\J travels from coast to coast to coast to examine fresh- and salt-water initiatives that are making waves and inspiring change in our […]
As the holiday season approaches and gift shopping begins, not only do stores fill with customers but the environment strains with the inevitable waste of this otherwise joyous time of year. North Americans are slowly changing our ways, however, and one way to give back to the world this year […]
Winter’s here but you don’t need to hibernate! Celebrate wildlife with these family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities.
Rather than a list of specific products or DIY ideas (there are enough of those already), our gift guide focuses on basic principles you can apply to avoid filling the world with more plastic, toxic, resource-sucking or unwanted crap this holiday season. (But we also have some specific gift ideas, […]
December isn’t always an easy time of year. Winter weather is bearing down, kids are home from school on holidays, you have to talk to family members whose political views you can barely tolerate – and of course there’s the constant bombardment with pressure to consume, consume, consume.
A\J shared 12 joyful stories from our archives over the first 12 days of December. Know someone who shares your for the world? Send them an A\J gift subscription so they get stories like these ones all year long!
Think Global is a new blog series from Canada Conserves’ Chris Winter. During a year-long trip around the world, Chris will be sharing examples of how other countries are dealing with climate change, resource scarcity and economic turmoil, showcasing the role of culture in our ability to tackle big environmental […]
Plastic is the scourge of our post-industrial age. So much waste has accumulated that we could – and should – have foreseen.
Submarines: the mother of all invention. Or at least, a very specific kind of invention. In October, American defence contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. announced that it had made a nuclear fusion breakthrough.
