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.
Digging for the truth about compostable plastic
Compostable plastic products are popping up on store shelves more often. Are they a real solution to our plastics problem or just another example of greenwashing? As Learn About Composting Day is coming up on May 29, I decided to do some research. Read on to find out what I learned.
Attracting pollinators to your garden
Replacing our deck and patio last summer gave us an opportunity to reimagine our outdoor space. Over the winter, I’ve done some research into attracting pollinators to our garden. Read on to learn about pollinators and the vital role they play in our ecosystems, and for tips on how you can help them continue their important work.
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.
Happy Earth Day! How Will You Reconnect With Nature?
Hello and Happy Earth Day! I don’t usually post on Mondays but today is special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day, take a look at my post this morning on Wise & Shine. It has five simple ways you can reconnect with nature on Earth Day or any day. 5 Ways to […]
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 – Planet vs. Plastics
Earth Day is coming up on April 22. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. Read on to learn why plastics are a threat to the health of the planet, and to your personal health. Plus, find out what you can do today, and every day, to cut back your dependence on single-use plastic.
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.