In a recent webinar, well-known atmospheric scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe discussed the importance of moving people who care about the environment from worried to activated. She also shared a message of hope in the fight against climate change.
Greenpeace Day – Add your voice and make a difference
September 15 is Greenpeace Day, a day to celebrate an inspiring organization that started from the humblest of roots. Read on to find out the history of Greenpeace, why it matters more today than ever, and how you can get involved.
Microforests – A tiny idea with big potential
Inspiration for this lead post in the Climate Change Collective series came from a program right here in my own community. Read on to learn about Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Microforest Planting Program, and how I got involved in the planting of one of these tiny forests.
6 ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences
This post in the Climate Change Collective series explores the environmental cost of the experiences that have replaced material goods for many who want to simplify their lives. Read on to learn why we can’t ignore the impact, and for ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences.
Have we forgotten about climate change?
Over the last year, concerns about the economy and national sovereignty seem to have pushed climate change to the back burner for Canadians. Do Canadians still care about climate change? A new report released in February suggests they do.
The Climate Change Collective needs you!
Since starting out in 2022, the Climate Change Collective series has featured 38 posts from 9 talented writers. In recent months, some of our regular contributors have taken a step back to focus on other priorities. This gives us an opportunity to welcome new writers to the group.
The entertainment industry’s power to drive environmental change
This month’s lead post in the Climate Change Collective series comes from Alison at A Sustainably Simple Life who looks at Formula 1’s sustainability initiatives. Alison’s post, and a piece I saw recently about upcycling music artist merchandise, prompted me to consider the power of the sports and entertainment industries to drive environmental change.
Celebrating 3 years of climate change awareness and environmental education
Three years ago today, I published the first post for the Climate Change Collective—a group of bloggers dedicated to bringing awareness to the impact of environmental issues on our lives. To celebrate three years of climate change awareness, today’s post looks back on the terrific content our group has published over the last year.
Indigenous-led green energy projects offer hope
In this month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective, Molly at Transatlantic Notes shared 10 terrific examples of climate wins. Not surprisingly, Molly’s list contains examples of initiatives led by Indigenous groups around the world. Today’s post continues the conversation with projects demonstrating the leadership of Indigenous peoples in green energy innovation in Canada.
Keeping things positive in the face of bleak environmental news
In 2025, bleak environmental news is everywhere we turn. This month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective provides insight on how to manage overwhelming climate change topics. Along with thoughts on the lead article, today’s post has a roundup of reliable sources of positive environmental news.