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What’s All the Fuss About Microplastics?
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.
Can We Use Saltwater Instead of Lithium-Ion Batteries?
To read the in-depth version of this article, please visit "Can We Use Saltwater Instead of Lithium-Ion Batteries? (In-Depth Article)....
Cleaner, Tastier, More Sustainable, Canadian Strawberries
Strawberries are among the most beloved fruits worldwide, but traditional strawberry farming requires significant land, water, and...
Essentials of Electric Vehicle Batteries and Critical Materials
Electric vehicle (EV) battery production involves a complex supply chain. Every battery needs mining, refining, and assembling different materials. These materials, like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, are essential for the battery to perform well and last long enough.
The Evolution of Canada’s Plastic Bag Policy: A Call for Reinstating Paper Bags
The Canadian federal ban on plastic bags marked a turning point in our environmental policy. Introduced to combat plastic pollution, the...
Environmental and Economic Impacts of Planned Obsolescence
When discussing the right to repair , it's impossible not to mention planned obsolescence. The term pertains to consumer technology...
Arguments Against the Right to Repair Movement – Good for Consumers and the Environment, But Still Controversial
Advanced electronics are harder to fix. Smartphones, TVs, and cars require specialized diagnostic software and proprietary parts....
Sustainability Challenges: Can the Future of Lithium Batteries Stay Green?
What happens to the battery in your old smartphone once you get rid of it? Once an afterthought, now extracting valuable metals from...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars: The Future – Just Not for You
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise. Just look outside. You’ll probably see a Tesla or even a Rivian. Recently, new, more ecological...
Lack of EV Charging Infrastructure Affects Adoption. But Who’s to Blame?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are an increasingly common choice for Canadians. This is good news since Canada plans to phase out combustion...
The Right to Repair – The Environmental Impact of the Treadmill of the New
Think back to pictures of your parents and grandparents from your childhood. Many households had a TV that served well for over 15 years...
Can AI Solve Climate Change? Some Risks Outweigh the Potential
The potential for AI to solve climate change is vast. But that’s not the whole story. As we look deeper, we see that some risks may not...
Can AI Solve Climate Change? Good News About the Potential
AI talk is a constant media background buzz. Some preach about how AI technology supports climate change action, but skeptics warn of...
Condos and BEVs: Powering Up the Future with Charging Infrastructure
Electric vehicles are on the rise — there’s no denying it. In big cities, they are no longer an oddity, and as they become more...
Heat Pumps: A Smart Solution… But There’s a Catch
In 2024, climate change is impossible to ignore. When wildfire season starts as early as February, as it did in Alberta, it’s painfully...
AI, Drones and the Future of Reforestation: Can AI together with Drones Help Save Our Forests?
Hiking, camping, and just being in nature rejuvenates in ways nothing else can. You don’t have to be outdoorsy to appreciate a lush,...
Are BEVs cheaper to own than ICEs? Reducing your Carbon Footprint with a BEV May Not Save you Money.
Are BEVs cheaper to own than ICEs? Reducing your Carbon Footprint with a BEV May Not Save you Money.
Double Jeopardy: Climate Change & Invasive Alien Species in Aquatic Ecosystems
As global temperatures continue to change because of greenhouse gas emissions, ecosystems everywhere will be impacted. One of the...
The Canadian Carbon Tax: A great idea, poorly implemented.
Canada has long been one of the worst polluters in terms of greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions per capita. To fight GHG emissions, Canada...
The Disheartening State of Plastic Recycling in Canada: A Pressing Call for Reform
We feel good about using our blue bins, but should we? In 2023, millions of eco-conscious Canadians do their part to protect the...
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