The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, I’m leading off the conversation with a look at the effectiveness of programs that provide incentives or penalties to encourage people to reduce their environmental footprint. Do people respond better to the carrot or the stick?
Seniors for Climate – Because we need to act now
Younger people often accuse boomers of not caring about the climate crisis we created, and that’s true for many people of my generation. A passionate organization of Canadian seniors is on a mission to prove otherwise. Read on to learn about Seniors for Climate and how we can all be part of the fight against climate change.
Teaching kids about climate change is a shared responsibility
Teacher and geographer Jamie at Jamie Ad Stories kicks off year three of the Climate Change Collective with a post on his concerns about the adequacy of climate education in schools. Jamie’s post reminded me that teaching kids about climate change and sustainable living is a responsibility we all share.
Two years of the Climate Change Collective series
Two years ago this week, I published the first lead post in the Climate Change Collective series. Since then, our dedicated group of eco-bloggers has worked hard to spread our message of sustainability. To celebrate the collective’s 2nd anniversary, today’s post is a look back at the content we’ve shared in the first two years, and a look ahead to what’s next for this terrific collaboration.
Take a look at these environmental learning resources
Knowledge is one of our best weapons in the fight against climate change. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of environmental learning resources to explore. If you’re looking for ideas for films, online courses, podcasts and newsletters related to climate change and sustainability, you’re in the right place.
Nature documentaries to grow your knowledge
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. In this month’s lead post, Molly from Transatlantic Notes discusses nature documentaries and how you can differentiate the good and the bad.
Little things add up to a lot
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month’s lead post is from Smelly Socks and Garden Peas, and it’s all about how little things add up to a lot when it comes to sustainability.
Some facts about Canada’s Carbon Tax
Canada’s Carbon Tax went up on April 1. That increase has created a lot of conversation—very little of it productive. In today’s post, I look past the political shenanigans. Read on for some facts about how Canada’s Carbon Tax works and how it financially benefits the vast majority of Canadians, despite what special interest groups and climate deniers want you to think.
Throwback Thursday – Effects of climate change on health and finances
In honour of Earth Day coming up later this month, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2022 discusses the effects of climate change on our health and finances. This was the first post in the Climate Change Collective series which has been going strong for almost two years now.
How climate change in the Arctic affects all of us
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, I have the pleasure of writing the lead post. It’s about the Arctic—a part of the planet most people don’t give much thought to. Read on to learn how climate change in the Arctic affects us all.