The Secret Life of Plastic
What happens to our trash once we’ve done our duty and tossed it into the right bin?
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Our latest stories on the environment, climate change, the health of our ecosystems, the people fighting to protect our natural world, and the industries working to change
The Curator of Climate Change
Soren Brothers has a crucial job: convince museum goers not to be scared of climate change—or climate solutions
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Can Prince Edward Island Survive Another Big Storm?
Houses blown away. No power for weeks. Landmarks crumbling into the ocean. PEI survived its worst, most expensive storm with Fiona. It won’t be the last
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20 Years of The Walrus: Environmental Writing
Stories about water, the animal world, climate change, and more
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When It Comes to Packaging, What’s Actually Sustainable?
An expert unpacks the paper versus plastic debate, concerns about forever chemicals, and Tim Hortons’ pulp fibre lids
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The Life and Death of Bear 148
When I first met her, she was destined for greatness. I couldn’t anticipate how she would meet her end
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How a Military Base Became a Safe Haven for Endangered Species
Tank treads tearing up the earth and planned fires are the kind of short-lived destruction that mimics much-needed natural cycles for all matter of wildlife
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Ten Years after Disaster, Lac-Mégantic Is a Model for a Greener Future
Rebuilding from scratch meant the Quebec community could become more sustainable than ever
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How to Keep Faith in an Ecological Apocalypse
The old biblical story is no longer working. We need a new one that can provide the same morality, meaning, healing, and guidance
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Stop Calling Each New Disaster “The New Normal”
When it comes to the climate crisis, new normals convey a single, grim message: instead of acting, get used to it
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