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Misinformation is a pervasive issue in Western society. These problems arise because people are expected to rely on accurate information to make well-reasoned and informed decisions about many aspects of their daily lives. For example, to make informed choices about what to eat or whether to purchase an electric vehicle, people need to understand the differences between the available options.

Canada’s electrical grid faces a critical moment. Extreme weather, surging electricity demand, and outdated infrastructure push the system to its limits. While the grid has long been reliable, experts now warn that without rapid modernization, the power Canadians depend on may not always be there when it’s needed most.

As cities grow, so does the distance our food travels. Most of what we eat is produced far away, then trucked into urban areas, generating significant greenhouse gas emissions. Urban agriculture (UA) is a growing movement that directly brings food production into cities, onto rooftops, community gardens, and within schoolyards.

Sitting down to enjoy a salad, you probably think about freshness and health, not diesel fuel. But most of our vegetables are grown, processed, and transported using fossil fuels. This contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, hidden from our daily choices.

Canada’s SMR strategy earned us international attention. National action plans, major investments, and provincial partnerships all aim to position the country as a global SMR leader. But as promising as that sounds, Canada’s path toward operational SMRs has been more complex than hoped.

Small Modular Reactors (SMR) are certainly not new. Are they safer and a better economically viable nuclear power? Canada could have been a global leader with an ambitious national strategy.

(Mis/Dis)information has been used around the world for more than 2500 years. Popular writings from China, the Roman Empire, the Italian Renaissance, and the United States advocate its use as a necessary way to shape the thoughts, beliefs, and actions of the population.

Canada has the longest coastline in the world. Icy Arctic water and cold-water reefs face huge threats, such as bleaching coral reefs. Mass bleaching began in 2023 from rising ocean temperatures in over 80 countries.

The sun goes down, and the wind doesn’t always blow. We need dependable energy storage solutions as solar and wind power more of our electrical grid. Canada uses various grid energy storage technologies today. Each has unique benefits, limitations, and capital and operating costs. A stable renewable energy future depends on more than one.

A quick guide to understanding the differences between misinformation, disinformation, and fake news as it relates to climate change

Concrete is everywhere in our homes, roads, schools, and bridges. But making it comes at a big cost. Cement, the key ingredient, contributes about 7% of global CO₂ emissions. In Canada, cement production alone accounted for 9.7 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2020, roughly 1.4% of the country’s total emissions.

Ecotourism can take many forms. Maybe it’s a safari in Botswana or stargazing in the deserts of Uzbekistan. But did you know that Canada is also an amazing place to discover the natural world while maintaining a low environmental impact?

The clean energy industry is constantly growing. As demand grows for clean alternatives to fossil fuels, there is a rising focus on hydro, wind, solar, and nuclear power alternatives. Using clean energy has financial benefits for the industry and individual households. Additionally, clean energy helps reduce pollution, furthering the promise of a healthier future for all Canadians. With hydro leading Canada’s clean energy sector, there are many opportunities for wind and sola

Did you know that we can turn garbage into clean energy?

Most Canadians believe climate change is real, but many don’t understand or trust the carbon tax. Let’s break down what’s happening and why the policy sparked so much debate.

China may have found a powerful way to fight climate change and energy problems using a little-known metal called thorium. This metal is often tossed aside as mining waste, but it could be the key to safe, clean, and long-lasting nuclear energy.

Hydrogen is making headlines again for good reason. As parts of the world race toward net-zero emissions, hydrogen is hailed as a versatile, clean energy source that could well start replacing fossil fuels across industries.

How to Add Renewable Energy to the Canadian Electrical Power Grid

Lithium-ion batteries have powered our world for decades. But they have limits. Safety risks. Short lifespans. Inefficient charging. Solid-state battery technology is a promising alternative. Are we looking at a revolution in energy storage in Canada's energy and transportation sectors? Check out the in-depth article by our researcher, Lucas Bettle , HERE . What Are Solid-State Batteries? Traditional lithium-ion batteries use liquid electrolytes. Solid-state batteries use s

You’ve probably heard the claim that 97% of climate scientists agree that climate change is real and largely caused by human activity. But how do we know this is accurate? In an age of information overload and public skepticism, it’s a fair question, especially here in Canada. Here, climate science intersects directly with national policy, resource management, and Indigenous knowledge. Let’s unpack that 97% figure, how it was determined, and why the consensus is critical. Sc

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that have made their way into our oceans and rivers, posing significant risks to both marine life and humans. Studies worldwide show that when people eat fish, shellfish, and other seafood, they also consume these microplastics. This can lead to health problems, as microplastics disrupt digestion, change the gastrointestinal tract, and introduce harmful chemicals into the body.