A team of researchers at Yale University recently completed a study on urban centres from 3700 B.C. to 2000 A.D. They explored the global distribution of cities, their populations, and how they influenced their local and regional environments.
A massive experiment in East Africa may provide the concrete evidence we need to edge towards universal basic income (UBI). As discussed in a previous blog post, research shows that a guaranteed annual income creates social benefits, generating empowerment and helping us map a sustainable path forward.
By: Jaime Clifton, Research Curator
The demand for flawless fruits and vegetables is fueling food waste across the world. Blemished peaches, flowering broccoli, and misshapen carrots are often deemed unsellable by retailers, forcing farmers to dispose of nutritious and high-value produce. Food is not only wasted in fields, but also in warehouses, in packaging and distribution plants, in supermarkets and restaurants, and even in our homes.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) recently released a report outlining a major shift in Parks Canada’s management of our national parks. This news ignited much public discussion on Monday after trending on Twitter.
By: Jaime Clifton, Research Curator
Provincial, territorial, and federal governments are working together with Indigenous peoples and the public to collaboratively shape Canada’s approach to climate change. Environment and Climate Change Canada recently invited the public to share ideas and solutions for climate change and green growth through their Let's Talk Climate Action campaign.
Cities need more trees. Not just because they look nice, but because they help cut down energy use by reducing the need for air conditioning. They also store carbon dioxide, trap airborne pollutants, intercept rainfall, and raise property prices.
By: Jaime Clifton, Research Curator
I just came across this site, The Green Market Oracle, a convergence of capitalism and the global environment.