Fracked gas heats the planet, but supporters say it’s a solution
A new study shows it’s as bad as or worse for the climate than other fossil fuels.
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Let the children vote?
Young people may not always make the best or most informed decisions, but given that their futures are at stake and they understand that change is possible and necessary, I can’t imagine they would make worse decisions than their elders.
Deniers deflated as climate reality hits home
Those who continue to spread doubt and confusion about climate science are starting to look even more ridiculous with their many conflicting, insubstantial arguments.
It’s our choice: turn down the heat or cook the planet
Many previous climatic shifts were caused by volcanic eruptions, which triggered different changes — mostly cooling — over different regions, but those don’t match the scale and speed of heating over the past few decades.
Fossil-fuelled plastic production imperils people and planet
Bans on single-use plastic items won’t solve everything, but they’re a good step and help raise awareness about our wasteful ways.
Yes, we can resolve the climate crisis
It’s time for us all to accept reality and work together to address the challenge.
Avoiding climate chaos means zeroing in on emissions
We have little time to get emissions under control before we lock so much CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that temperatures will rise to catastrophic levels.
Canada has many reasons to celebrate World Oceans Day
We often take the oceans’ gifts for granted, underestimating their value, resulting in devastation to local economies and cultural values.
Climate change and biodiversity should be top headline news
Multiple climate reports confirm that we are in a state of crisis. Why aren’t these reports dominating front pages, financial sections and newscasts?
We must reverse biodiversity loss to save ourselves
Solutions are available. We must put all our efforts into reversing course now!