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Environmental Articles

View informative but beginner friendly articles written by students about environmental issues, such as the science behind climate change and other environmental challenges we face.

Global Warming threats on Freshwater Biodiversity

Twelve human-caused emerging threats that affect freshwater biodiversity and the health of our planet.

Mar 18, 202112 min read

The Amazon Rainforest Is In Danger

The new president of Brazil opens up mining plants in indigenous reserves, banned environmental NGOs and backed out of the Paris Agreement.

Mar 9, 20192 min read

If It's Called Global Warming, Why Is It So Cold?

According to NASA’s 136 year record, 17 of the warmest 18 years have occurred since 2001. If the earth is warming, then why is it so cold?

Mar 3, 20192 min read

We Have T Minus 12 Years to Avert Catastrophe

The 1.5-degree Celsius marker is set to be hit in 2030. Climate change is no longer a problem for future generations. It is our problem now.

Jan 2, 20192 min read

Consumerism Vs. Conservation

The clothes you wear, the food you eat, the products you use are all major contribution to what impact/impacts you leave in the environment.

Oct 21, 20184 min read

What is Contemporary Evolution?

The increase in human influence on the planet caused species to evolve to better suit their new habitats.

Oct 13, 20183 min read

What's the Deal with Bees?

The decline in bee populations and complete extinction of some bee species has been widely reported in the last decade.

Aug 16, 20184 min read

Why a Greener Planet Is Better for Your Health

So how does climate change affect our health? How does industrialization affect our health? Well, it’s complicated.

Jul 31, 20184 min read

Fossil Fuels

These are some of the most controversial and debated resources, and their overuse by humans is leading to huge consequences for our planet.

Jul 30, 20184 min read

Impacts of the Meat Industry: Land and Resources

Raising cattle has long been a central part of Alberta's culture, but there are many cons in which people are unaware of.

May 28, 20182 min read

Canada's Forests and Climate Change

Forests often get discussed in terms of deforestation, what’s discussed less often is how a changing climate will impact Canadian forests.

May 26, 20182 min read