The Anthropocene, or the Capitalocene, is upon us, like a lumbering giant destroying Downtown Vancouver in its wake, especially for the collective global future to come very soon. British Columbia needs rapid action on transition to renewable energy …
Since August 4th this year, the residents of Likely, BC have had a very unique problem. People lost their jobs, tourists stopped visiting the area, they can peel the skin off of their salmon by simply touching it and …
On Friday, March 28, the Media Democracy Project hosted the renowned author and director of Alternative Radio, David Barsamian, for a talk on media, capitalism and climate change. Given that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report …
“The Earth. You may know it as that blue thing that Bruce Willis is always trying to save. Or from its famous collaboration with Wind and Fire. Or simply as the place where George Clooney lives.” True to form, John …
This is a guest post by blogger Lyon
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When Ellen joked during the Oscars this year: “For those of you watching around the world, it’s been a tough couple of days for us. It has been raining. We’re fine. …
The monarch butterfly reminds me of first grade science projects and camping trips in the heat of August. Little did I know that they are yet another species on the decline. The Monarchs feed solely on milkweed, a plant that …
Guest post by Zak Vescera. Zak was a participant in News Day in BC and, through that program, wrote the article “Overcoming Generational Apathy”, which was published in the Vancouver Sun on March 27, 2013.
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Tomorrow, the polls …
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man”s needs, but not every man”s greed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Earth Day is an annual celebration on April 22nd when events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental sustainability and protection. How will …
This is a guest post by CYH volunteer, Lyon Lin.
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…Suddenly, I became an activist, something I have never truly done… This has definitely been one of the most moving life experiences that I’ve had recently, and all within
This post was written by Sam Harrison of Kids for Climate Action as part of Check Your Head’s Actualizing Change program
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In November of 2010, my sister and I started a group called Kids for Climate Action. It’s …