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I am passionate about the environment and greatly concerned about the future of our planet.
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Will 2023 be the year that was or merely a prelude of the years to come?
A helicopter battles the McDougall Creek wildfire as it burns in the hills of West Kelowna, British Columbia, on Aug. 17. (Darren Hull/AFP/Getty Images) Will 2023 be the year that was or merely a prelude of the years to come? It is likely that 2023 will be remembered as the point at which humanity’s inability to deal with a climate crisis of its own making the was finally...
Wild Fires Show How Our Planet is in Peril
Wildfires Show How Our Planet is in Peril – Why Then is There a Political Divide?
Humanity is in the hot seat; humans are the cause. On this, there is universal consensus among scientists. Unfortunately, this does not translate into political consensus. If fact it is quite the opposite.
Environment Blogs
Climate Change
As forests burn and cities drown, as crops wither and people die – there is no longer doubt that climate change is dangerously impacting societies the world over.
A Sustainable Future
We really can do better and there are some good news stories out there that can give us hope. Progress on many fronts is already occurring.
Plastics
There’s no argument that plastics have greatly benefited humankind, but the benefits and convenience have come at a great price.
Footprints of Life
Everything we do has an impact or ‘footprint” on the environment. These articles address the environmental impact...
Toxics
We are unnecessarily exposed to toxic substances, many of which are not adequately regulated. There are ways to lower the risk.
Trusting Science
Science will often reveal a truth that causes humanity great discomfort. What do we do when discoveries go beyond a ‘wow’ moment (such space travel) and force us to re-examine what we have become used to or even the way we live?
CoVid 19
The CoVid 19 pandemic presents one of the clearest examples regarding the critical need for evidence-based decision-making. Unfortunately, the presentation of scientific evidence has often been undermined by misinformation and divisive politics.