Canada's Environmental Voice
The Canadian province of Alberta said on May 6, 2021, that it will allow oil sand mining companies to change how their liability will be calculated when oil prices begin to fall. Alberta holds just under $1 billion Canadian dollars ($822.37 million US dollars) in security for oil sands mines. […]
I have been vegetarian for practically my whole undergraduate experience [for environmental reasons] and recently the COVID-19 pandemic has forced me to incorporate meat into my diet due to the lack of plant-based food near me. Through research looking into reducing my meat consumption, I have found it may be […]
Ishani Dasgupta Read this in the next A/J Issue: The Journey to 2071. Elizabeth Roden To me the game is not about survival of the fittest, it is about making sure everyone survives with me. Hello, my name is Elizabeth Roden and I want to be your educator. I am […]
I have lived in Mississauga, Ontario for over 10 years. I have seen it change over time, as any suburban dreamscape can—the construction for new commercial lots, housing development, all types of “progress” for a sub-rural paradise. But today, I received a notice in my mailbox about the replacement of […]
Our New Eyes for Accountability: Satellite Technology Monitoring Environmental Crimes Source: BBC An article published this week suggests that satellite technology is now aiding in reporting environmental violations. New monitoring projects are currently being developed in order to track and hold accountable parties that purposely violate environmental regulations. Among descriptions […]
Newly Discovered Green Rock: A Warning of Our Future? Source: Christine Siddoway via BBC News A small, green rock was found deep in the ocean off the coast of West Antarctica and scientists are saying it has given us insights into the future … sounds a little strange, right? Just […]
A forest is more than just an abundance of trees in a specific site. A forest holds life beyond what our eyes can see, it holds a story, and history behind every tree, every stump, and every root. Ever wondered how the decisions for sustainable forest management comes forth? Darren […]
SodaStream is Bubbling with Good News Source: SodaStream Carbonated beverage fans unite – as SodaStream has shared their environmental overview of 2020, and it bubbled with some environmental wins. With eliminating single-use plastic waste with the mission to revolutionize the global beverage industry with a lower impact to our planet. […]
Senior Director, Conservation Science & Strategies Darren helps manage SFI’s growing conservation science credentials through increasing our capacity to develop and manage conservation projects in Canada and the United States. Darren has a background in ecological research fieldwork where he has designed and implemented forest-related studies including bird banding, small-mammal trapping, and […]
Check out these references to learn more about the content featured in Playbook for Progress (46.2). Research Digest Frequent Flyer Club – More Like Privileged Polluter Club 1https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56582094 Carbon Footprint of Zoom Meetings and Netflix Streaming 1https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-change/news/turning-camera-during-virtual-meetings-environment-friendly-study-says-2031133 Dear Sports, Drop the Carbon Sponsorship Deals 1https://www.bbc.com/sport/56472720?fbclid=IwAR2iJ8T3G4UhLVqLs6jjIB0uPHnMNa3xHcJiSAQCJiiFhC-rLiudxWvra8Q Coca-Cola, Pepsico & Nestle – […]
