The Effects of Oil Drilling and Fracking on the Environment The world
we live in offers us a plethora of natural resources to make our lives
more efficient. However, sometimes, accessing these resou...
Natural Resource Depletion By: Emilie Baliozian Natural resource
depletion is the consumption of a natural resource faster than it can be
replenished. Due to an increasing global population and an in...
Since Environment and Climate Change Canada was established 50 years
ago, Canada has participated and led important domestic and
international progress on climate change. Check out this timeline to
ex...
Waste in Time It takes a lot to keep the world running including
technology, science, and industry. And while these employ useful
components, eventually those components become industrial waste – “any...
Skimming the Fat of the Land – Looking at the Effects of Land Pollution
The earth is equipped with the natural resources to support all forms of
life that call it home. Yet, due to the mismanagement a...
Want to support Indigenous communities and help fight climate change? An
international team of youth-led climate organizations, headed by
Canadian Youth Climate Action Team and HNP Ontario, is organiz...
In 2022, one of the primary sources of worry remains the climate crisis.
As populations, economies, and standards of living grow, so does the
cumulative level of greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, the...
As you may have seen in one of the many recent articles plastered with
images of the world burning, the UN backed International Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) has released the first version of its 6th...
Holiday Returns and its Toll on the Environment Written by Rebecca Wang
During this locked-down holiday season, retailers are making it easier
than ever for customers to shop online. Expanding the shi...
The Green New Deal By: @Hannah The Green New Deal is a proposed bill in
the United States House of Representatives. You’ve probably seen it in
the news recently, but may not know what the proposal ent...
Land Degradation By Emilie Baliozian Land degradation refers to decline
in the health and productive capacity of the land. There are both human
and natural causes of soil degradation. Natural causes i...
CO2 Emissions By Emilie Baliozian CO2 emissions are the release of
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. There are both natural and human
sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Natural sources come from o...
The Big Chop – Causes and Effects of Deforestation By Kamille John We
all cherish having a place to call home, somewhere we can lay our heads
down and feel safe. Sadly, many plants and animals cannot ...
Water Pollution By: Havillyn Felder By definition, water pollution is
the contamination of bodies of water as a result of human activities.
However, it is so much deeper than that. Water pollution is ...
Climate Change: Our Earth is Running Out of Time Written By: Havillyn
Felder Climate change is the shift of traditional weather patterns. It
happens as a result of human activities and global warming....
Micro-plastics: Small Pieces – Big Repercussions By: Kamille John As
technology becomes more streamlined and efficient, human’s dependence on
plastic has increased. While this material has a myriad of...
The Link Between Climate Change and Food Insecurity By: Zoé Solomon
Before the pandemic, about 1 in 9 U.S. residents faced food insecurity.
That’s 37 million Americans-- and more than 11 million kids-...
Renewable Energy By: Leah Brown-Schneck In the face of impending Climate
Change, transitioning energy grids across developing nations to
renewable sources is vital for the survival of humans and count...
Coral Reef Degradation By: @KamilleJ Coral reef are so mesmerizing to
behold that we can frequently forget that they are living organisms.
These beautiful undersea creatures are not only aesthetically...