The annual melting of ice on Antarctica happens faster than ever before. The pace is about six times higher than forty years ago. This is causing an ever-increasing increase in sea level, scientists warn Monday. The melting of the ice on Antarctica was responsible for an increase of […]
Six hundred twenty-six environmental groups have signed a letter calling on the US House of Representatives to “Address the Urgent Threat of Climate Change.” It is a radical proposal. As one signatory noted: “As the world teeters on the brink of climate catastrophe, we’re calling on Congress to take large-scale action,” […]
With the holiday season behind us and all of the commercial activities kicked up into full gear, it is good to think about what is truly important in life. But the truth is that the minimalist lifestyle is not radical, and minimalists are radical people. If you met […]
Things are not looking good for Big Coal in the US. Globally 42% of all coal plants are losing money. In the US that is no different, especially when take into account the subsidies from the government. Recent numbers on coal capacity indicate a decline in 2018. Power […]
Reducing your carbon footprint and building community go hand-in-hand toward creating a better planet. On this first day of the year, you’ll always hear people talking about which resolutions to make for the new year. It’s pretty divided; some people do this every year in good order, others […]
One on the top 5 environmental concerns of 2019 is, sad to say, quite active on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Conservationists with the Ancient Forest Alliance are dismayed that new logging has commenced on Edinburgh Mountain, an old-growth “hotspot” of high conservation value near Port Renfrew in Pacheedaht […]
It’s not real money, but you can spend it like real money. Calgary is breaking new financial territory in Canada, becoming the first city to have its own local, digital currency. Sometimes referred to as complementary currencies or micro-currencies, local currencies operate alongside federal currencies — not as […]
Our Ocean is dying. Plankton is disappearing and scientists do not know why. Actually scientists not in the employment of the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans do know why. We should all know why. Here is Paul Watson’s (Sea Shepherd) take on why: “Since 1950 we have […]
Given how bad climate change already is for our health, how quickly we need to decarbonize, and how much the damage from fossil fuels is costing us, it’s utterly crazy to think that governments are still subsidizing coal to the extent that they do. The good news, coming to us via Frédéric […]
Sustainable investing is becoming more common, with investors increasingly looking to put their money in places which align with their own values. Millennials are seen as chief among the group choosing to make socially responsible investments. Sustainable investing has come under the spotlight in recent years, with a […]
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