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  • Literature, Opinion

    The Rights of Nature by David R. Boyd.

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    September 7, 2025

    This really is a legal revolution that could save the world. The Rights of Nature chronicles the historic, present, and future implications for species and ecosystem rights. It is incredible, and written by a world-renowned expert (as discussed below). I first must emphasize that you need no previous knowledge of…

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  • Inspiring Stories, Politics

    The BC Green Party leadership race, why we need more Green youth representation.

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    September 1, 2025

    Two out of three contestants are under 25 years of age! As social and environmental issues seem more hopeless every day, it is understandable that young people are losing hope in their politicians and becoming apathetic to the political process. That’s why I was so excited when I stumbled across…

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  • Opinion, Politics

    Plastics Treaty ends in disappointment, and some reflections on the linear economy.

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    August 20, 2025

    The latest round of UN negotiations regarding an international Plastics Treaty (Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment [INC-5.2]) have ended in failure and disappointment, again. This comes after three years of debate, and countries remain deeply divided. I am upset, but not surprised. It seems…

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  • Inspiring Stories, Taking Action

    Mathur et. al. v. Ontario.

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    August 17, 2025

    I was getting overwhelmed with all the bad news, and (while staying informed is important) wanted to start a series of posts that highlight some exciting updates in environmental advocacy. A recent blog post from Ecojustice then reminded me of this story, which is truly inspirational! These young people are…

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  • Taking Action

    You can help the Green Party of Ontario and other environmental groups Kill Bill 5!

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    August 14, 2025

    Getting involved is easier than you think, all you have to do is ask. I recently joined my local Green Party of Ontario (GPO) constituency group and other local environmental activists to help implement the GPO’s fight against Doug Ford’s recently passed Bill 5. The GPO is enlisting its voters…

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  • Issue Spotlight, Taking Action

    Urge Doug Ford to protect the Piping Plover and stop monetizing protected areas.

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    August 8, 2025

    The Ford government is selling almost 60 hectares of Wasaga Provincial Park, including Beach Area 1, Beach Area 2, New Wasaga Beach, and Allenwood Beach, to the town of Wasaga. This is in order for the town to build the area into a public tourist destination and foster local economic…

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  • Literature, Opinion

    On Oil by Don Gillmor is a MUST read.

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    July 31, 2025

    This will change your perspective on how the world works in 134 pages. On Oil is a short, comprehensive investigation into the history and future of the oil industry and its implications for economics, government, geopolitics, religion, and (of course) the environment. By the end of this short book, you…

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  • Literature, Opinion

    The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger could start a revolution.

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    July 23, 2025

    Please, PLEASE read this book! This is the best non-fiction book I have ever read. It completely changed the way I see, value, and understand the world around me. If you read it, I am 100% confident it will change all of these things for you too. The Light Eaters…

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  • Taking Action

    Use the Canada Strong Pass this summer!!

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    July 10, 2025

    From June 20th to September 2nd of this year, we all need to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass. This is not a physical pass, but rather a campaign of free and discounted admissions to certain activities across Canada! Specifically, there are … Canada’s species and ecosystems offer an…

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  • Taking Action

    Become a WWF Living Planet Leader!

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    June 30, 2025

    If you are a post-secondary student – undergrad or postgrad – you can become a WWF-Canada Living Planet Leader (LPL)! Just one of WWF-Canada’s many engagement initiatives, the LPL program is specifically aimed at post-secondary students looking to integrate sustainability in their academic, personal, and professional lives. To obtain this…

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