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How Will Canadian Wildfires Impact Crop Production

...even make wine grapes taste like smoke. Ozone enters plants through their stomata and oxidizes tissues during respiration. It causes more damage to plants than all other air pollutants combined,...
Posted On 12 Jul 2023
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The future is uncertain for our last old-growth boreal forests

...we must proceed with caution, using critical skills. In Québec, for example, a degradation rate of 75 per cent of old-growth commercial forests is unfortunately still seen as,...
Posted On 25 May 2023
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From Heat Waves to Hurricanes: Climate Change’s Toll on Electricity

...for which they may not have been prepared. Technological and Communication Impacts With increased disruptions to the internet, data centers and communication services, communities...
Posted On 09 Aug 2024
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A Sustainable Future: Heavy Industry’s Role in Climate Action

...environment and enhances companies’ reputations and competitiveness in increasingly eco-conscious markets. Sustainable Materials and Supply Chain Management Another critical...
Posted On 18 Oct 2024
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How Can Homeowners Utilize Natural Light to Reduce Carbon Emissions

...example, many homes throughout the Southwest feature sunscreens to block the worst radiation and heat. Also, today’s LED bulbs are incredibly energy efficient, lasting a whopping 60,000 hours...
Posted On 14 May 2024

Canada’s Maritime Economy – A $30 Billion Enterprise

...the risks associated with commercial marine shipping in Canada. “Taken together, these two reports provide a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with commercial marine shipping...
Posted On 25 May 2017
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Downsizing Big Pharma: Sustainable Pharmacology

...a more efficient industry. This is evidenced in one example of a pharmacy student designing sustainable packaging after overhearing patient complaints surrounding all the plastic waste. Melinda Su-En...
Posted On 06 Jan 2022