Tag: sustainable development
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Ontario’s Political Party Positions on Electric Vehicles
In November, both the Liberal and Conservative parties in Ontario announced their visions for the future of electric vehicles in the province. These announcements came months after the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan was revealed. This article discusses these announcements and the various political positions held surrounding EVs in the province. Background Before delving into…
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A Swing & A Miss: Justin Trudeau is Back Where He Started
This article is an opinion piece that looks at Justin Trudeau and his September 2021 win in Canada’s federal election – with a minority government. Justin Trudeau was Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, leading the country with his minority Liberal government. Now, after the September 20th election, he is technically Canada’s 24th Prime Minister,…
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Justin Trudeau: Empty Promises & Climate Leadership
Justin Trudeau is the 23rd and current Prime Minister of Canada. Trudeau has held this position since November 2015 and has been the leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. In an attempt to gain more seats in Parliament and achieve a Liberal majority, the Prime Minister called for an early federal election – a…
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The Ecological Irresponsibility of Highway 413: Part 2
The development of Highway 413 is a highly controversial subject in Ontario, with the provincial government and developers pushing for its approval, while municipalities and environmentalists strongly oppose it. Due to the number of factors involved in the project, this article has been broken up into 2 parts. Part 1 discusses what the proposed project…
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Water Consumption and Desalination
This article covers the topics of water consumption, desalination, and their connections to current environmental degradation and climate change. Earth is the only planet currently known to harbour life, thanks to one particular resource, water. Throughout human history, civilizations that were able to harness fresh water for consumption and agriculture thrived. It’s why we see…
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
On December 23, 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided in resolution 49/214 that on August 9th each year, International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples would be celebrated. This date marks the day of the first meeting in 1982 of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. Watch the brief video below created by the…
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Why The Amazon Rainforest is No Longer a Carbon Sink
This article explains a recent study that has concluded the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs. Read more to find out about the study and how the largest forest in the world has deteriorated to the point where it can no longer keep up with the world’s carbon production. Written by:…
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Fashion Innovation Spotlight: MoEa Sneakers
Our team is constantly connecting with those from around the world working to make a difference in a range of industries. Recently, we connected with the founders of MoEa sneakers – a new product presently part of a French Kickstarter campaign. Keep reading to learn more about how this new product will be changing the…
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What is The Green New Deal?
You have most likely at some point in the past 3 years read, or heard someone talking about The Green New Deal. You know it has something to do with the environment, but what exactly is it? This article provides insight into what The Green New Deal is, how it will affect American livelihoods, and…
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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…
The Sustainable Switch 