Category: Climate Change
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The Ethics of Ecosystem Restoration
This year’s Canadian Environment Week theme is ecosystem restoration, as such, we wrote a brief article discussing the ethical questions involved with ecosystem restoration. Ecosystem restoration refers to the process of intentional human interference with an ecosystem’s current state to assist in the recovery and management of the ecosystem to its previous state – before…
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Canadian Companies Working to Clean Our Air
In the spirit of National Clean Air Day, this article highlights 4 Canadian Companies whose operations work to clean the air we breathe in Canada, and around the world. Written by: Thomas Tinmouth Today, June 2nd is national Clean Air Day. In 1999 the Government of Canada established Clean Air Day in an effort to…
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Endangered Species in Canada: Federal Programs & Funding
This article is the third in a series, with the first article being An Introduction to Endangered Species in Canada, and the second, Endangered Species in Canada: The Federal Government. This article will focus on the federal government yet again but will look at federal programs and projects relating to species at risk. To find…
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Endangered Species in Canada: The Federal Government
This article is a follow-up to An Introduction to Endangered Species in Canada and focuses on how the federal government is legally required to protect endangered species including commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The next article in this series will focus on federal programs and initiatives working to help us meet the SDGs.…
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An Introduction to Endangered Species in Canada
Today, May 21, 2021, is designated as Endangered Species Day, so we have established this article as the first in a series on the subject of endangered species in Canada, and in the Province of Ontario. This article includes a number of important definitions, an explanation of how species become endangered, and a brief breakdown…
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Equity and Sustainability: Examining Local and Global Issues
This article explores why equity is key in fighting the climate crisis and examines inequities in the local and global fields of sustainability. Written by: Thomas Tinmouth The issues brought on by a changing climate are not just scary thoughts for some countries, but rather alarming facts for all people on earth. An unfortunate truth…
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Human Impact on Coral Reef Degradation
This article provides information on coral reefs, coral bleaching, how this impacts humans, and what we can do to help. For more information on coral reefs, please see the links provided within. Written by: Thomas Tinmouth Introduction A major misconception when it comes to people’s perception of ocean conservation is that if you do not…
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The Environmental Impacts of the Trump Administration (Part 5)
This article will be focusing on the changes and decisions made by the Trump administration throughout his 4-year reign, focusing on the subjects of education, research & funding. This includes partnerships, programs, budgets, agencies, and boards in the United States. In the 4 short years that the Trump administration held power, the role of science…
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Climate Change & Its Costs for Canada
The costs associated with climate change are soaring in Canada, yet according to reports, we don’t know nearly enough about what the climate crisis will cost Canada. What is currently known is troubling enough, and should be inspiring more action from leaders, industry, and individuals. Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Climate Change Mitigation: The efforts…
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Benefits & Incentives for Green Roof Installation in Toronto
This article focuses on the benefits and incentives for green roof implementation on homes and buildings in Toronto. Green Roofs Types of Green Roofs Green Roofs in Toronto Since 2006, the City of Toronto has been a leader in municipal green roof policy. In 2009, Toronto became the first city in North America to establish…
The Sustainable Switch 