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 […]
Sugar maples rely on consistent snow cover to thrive, and climate change is threatening that. Maple syrup is a food that you might have to describe to your great-grandchildren because they won’t be able to taste it themselves. As climate change reduces the amount of snow in the […]
We all like to do our bit to help the environment. But as time goes on, we’re seeing new environmental concerns. As the new year approaches, we all need to be ready and prepared to tackle the 5 main environmental threats in 2019. 1. Biodiversity Biodiversity is the […]
Considering food waste, sustainable agriculture and nutritional challenges, the 2018 rankings have some surprises in store. France is the most sustainable county in the world when it comes to food. Thanks to the country’s ardent fighting of food waste, an acceptance and adherence of healthy lifestyles, and their […]
Canada contains less than 0.5 per cent of the world’s population, yet it contains 18 per cent of the cities which promise to ensure new buildings operate at net-zero carbon by 2030. A view of downtown Toronto. With Vancouver and Montreal, Toronto has signed on to a global net-zero […]
Scientists say we’re growing too few good ones. If everyone in the world were to eat the recommended amount of vegetables, fruit, and protein, there wouldn’t be enough to go around. This finding comes from a new study at the University of Guelph, Canada, that delves into the question of […]
Coal is struggling in the U.S. — It is being used less and coal plants are shutting down. But President Trump is following through on his campaign promise to bring back coal. Last month, he called for a bailout for the nation’s floundering coal-fired and nuclear power plants. Keeping these coal […]
If the latest projections prove to be accurate, we need to plan for about a 10% increase in the needed supply of food, drinking water, and energy, and in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, as compared to the projections for the same year from 2002. Population growth is […]
With recently published footage of underwater camera’s in Nunavut, Canada, a research team captured 258 hours of footage and uniquely identified 142 Greenland sharks. This is the largest fish species in the Arctic ocean and can grow up to 7 meter or 21 ft in length! Here is […]
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