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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

A photo illustration of various newspaper clippings of headlines that include the term “new normal” over an image of a wildfire.
Environment

Stop Calling Each New Disaster “The New Normal”

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 - by Arno Kopecky

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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A photo of a northern spotted owl perched on a tree branch.
Environment

There’s Only One Spotted Owl Left in the Canadian Wild. Can She Be Saved?

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Leyland Cecco

Old-growth logging has forced the species into near extinction. Inside the race to save it

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Environment / Paid Post

Demand for Eco-Friendly Energy Storage on the Rise

May 25, 2023May 31, 2023 - by BLUETTI

Vancouver-based company BLUETTI offering high-end portable energy storage devices, and boosting sustainability practices globally

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A photo illustration of the book cover for "Fire Weather" by John Vaillant against an orange gradient background.
Environment

Where There’s Oil, There’s Fire: Lessons from Canada’s Costliest Disaster

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 - by Harley Rustad

John Vaillant’s Fire Weather proves people are behind ever-worsening wildfires

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Telus Smart City
Environment / Paid Post

How Smart City Solutions Can Help Reduce Canada’s Carbon Emissions and Support Healthier Living

March 27, 2023April 12, 2023 - by The Walrus Lab

TELUS has partnered with the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus and others to respond to, and mitigate environmental and climate change-related issues.

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A man in a wetsuit holds a herring and hemlock sprig
Environment

Are Herring Making a Comeback in BC?

February 20, 2023September 14, 2024 - by Lauren Kaljur

The fish all but disappeared from the shorelines around Squamish in the mid-1970s. Locals are monitoring signs of hope

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A Canada goose smoking and drinking with human friends
Environment / March/April 2023

How to Make Peace with Canada Geese

February 6, 2023February 8, 2023 - by Tom Jokinen

We’ve been at war with the angry birds for centuries. Are they an invasive species, or are we?

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Two teens stare at their phones surrounded by clothes
Environment

Fast Fashion Is Everywhere on Social Media. How Can Teens Resist?

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 - by Ava Furfaro

The sheer volume of super cheap clothes being advertised to young people is alarming—and terrible for the environment

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Environment

2022: Environment Stories

December 21, 2022 - by The Walrus Staff

Explore the world of earthworms, climate lessons from the UK, sewergate, and more

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December 2022 / Environment

Could Climate Change Kill the Christmas Tree?

November 14, 2022January 16, 2023 - by Kellen Wood

To find out what the future of the Christmas tree industry might look like, we spoke with an arborist who works as the grounds supervisor at the University of Guelph’s arboretum

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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.

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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