Category: Environment
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The Dangers of Overfishing
Today is day 3 of Rivers to Oceans Week here in Canada, and as such, we decided to publish an article focusing specifically on some of the dangers of overfishing. This includes impacts to local economies and employment, in addition to numerous ecological repercussions. Overfishing Fishing is one of the most significant forces behind the…
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Aquatic Invasive Species in Ontario
This week is designated as Rivers to Oceans Week. As such, we decided to write this article, focusing on one of the biggest challenges in Ontario’s aquatic ecosystems – invasive species. Definitions Alien Species: Organisms found in an area outside of their normal geographic range. Invasive Species: An alien species whose introduction does or is…
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Paris Climate Agreement: Successes & Setbacks
This article takes a look into the world’s progress on our greatest environmental goal, the Paris Climate Agreement, and highlights 3 successes and challenges faced by various countries working toward climate action. Written by: Thomas Tinmouth Today, June 5th is World Environment Day. This annual celebration is one of the largest events put on by…
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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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Vertical Farming
This article delves into an innovative process that may change farming on earth as we know it. This read will be sure to give you the necessary information about all things vertical farming. Written by: Thomas Tinmouth Approximately 5 billion hectares of earth’s land is designated for agriculture. This is about 38% of land on…
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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…
The Sustainable Switch 