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Environment

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 burned out shell of a building with a mountain and clouds behind it
Environment

Remembering Lytton, the Town Wiped Out by Wildfire

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 - by Peter Edwards

“My history is here, on these streets, buried in this ground”

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In an illustration, a Canada goose flys behind a cruise ship which sails on a lake featuring partly darkened water
Environment

Lake Superior’s Cruise Ship Problem

August 21, 2024August 28, 2024 - by Leah Borts-Kuperman

As tourists turn to “underexplored” ports, luxury fleet operators are sailing through environmental loopholes

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Photo of Amandine Galiussi with her two children.
Environment

Yellowknife’s Wildfire Evacuation Was Tailored for the Privileged

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 - by Pat Kane

A year ago, about 20,000 people fled the city. For many, the evacuation was more traumatizing than the fires

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Jasper, Alberta, after the 2024 wildfire. A smoky mountain and cloudy sky provide a backdrop to the burned structures and trees
Environment

With Jasper, a Once Beloved Town Becomes a Haunting Sight

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 - by Arno Kopecky

Rebuilding a town every year isn’t enough. The question must be asked: What now?

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Against a blue sky, a black and white flag flies from the very top of the Parliament building. Instead of a Canadian flag, it's black and white with an oil drum replacing a maple leaf
Environment

The World Is Moving Away from Fossil Fuels. Canada Is Holding On for Dear Life

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 - by Arno Kopecky

We’ve proudly failed to plan for what comes next

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A view of the earth from space, bisected to show a Pride flag
Environment

“Nature’s Not Judging Us”: On Being Out, Outside

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 - by KC Hoard

The modern way of understanding our living planet has failed us. It’s time for something queerer

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A black boot is about to crush a small plant
Environment

The Far Right Will Decide the Environment’s Fate

June 12, 2024July 25, 2024 - by Arno Kopecky

How did we get here?

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A hand adjusts a thermostat against a backdrop of ocean waves
Environment

As Temperatures Rise, So Does Pressure to Engineer the Ocean

June 6, 2024June 10, 2024 - by Moira Donovan

New technology might help us combat the climate crisis. But is it safe to tinker with the seas?

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A white plume of smoke hovers over a mountain range
Environment

Dreading Wildfire Season

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 - by Eva Holland

The North’s light infrastructure makes wildfires less likely. It also makes them more dangerous

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A plume of white smoke erupts from one of five smokestacks in front of a blue sky
Environment

Seven Hard Truths about the Climate Crisis

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 - by Gwynne Dyer

The consensus is in: cooling the planet will be impossible without direct human intervention. How can we safely save the world?

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How’s The Walrus?

As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

Our team is small, but our commitment is big; just like our country. Every story we publish is the result of writers, artists, and editors going the extra mile (well, kilometres) to bring Canada closer together through compelling, fact-checked, and regionally grounded reporting.

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Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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