Wetland drainage in the Canadian Prairies is releasing millions of tonnes of carbon emissions every year — far more than previously captured in national reporting. Without including these losses in Canada’s GHG inventory, policymakers and the public are missing a major source of climate impact tied directly to land‑use decisions.
For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefits of reducing air pollution. President Donald Trump recently announced plans to stop it, opening the door to a series of rollbacks, including reduced tailpipe emissions standards for U.S. cars and new coal plants. A domino effect on Canadians is expected, according to experts.
Permafrost degradation is quietly undermining homes, roads, airports, and fuel systems across Northern Canada, threatening daily life and essential services. Indigenous communities bear the greatest risks, making equitable, ground-temperature management a critical part of climate adaptation.
Ecosystem accounting equips communities and policymakers with data that links environmental change to human health, equity, and resilience—critical for shaping just and sustainable futures. By quantifying the value of natural assets in cities, the framework helps the social good sector advocate for policies that protect vulnerable populations and ensure equitable access to environmental benefits.
The energy transition divides Canadians along provincial, industrial, and occupational lines. This polarization hinders progress on the issue, as it does for many sensitive matters. Documentary theatre is an example of an initiative designed to foster dialogue on complex issues.
Despite having a large environmental footprint, the technology industry is one of the few industries that lacks a decarbonization strategy, said François Burra, a digital decarbonization consultant.
