Canada’s North is warming from the ground up, and our infrastructure isn’t ready
Why It Matters
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.
Assigning value to the priceless: New 'ecosystem accounting' framework will help StatsCan predict environmental impact on human health
Why It Matters
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.
Documentary theatre: How to tackle a polarizing issue in a way that helps people talk to each other
Why It Matters
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.
10 socially conscious Canadian gift ideas for a brighter Black Friday
Why It Matters
This list is far from comprehensive - there are numerous companies like this in every neighbourhood. We encourage you to seek them out this holiday season.
The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
Why It Matters
Climate action often focuses on carbon dioxide, but short-lived climate pollutants like methane trap far more heat in the near term. Tackling these pollutants offers governments a powerful “emergency brake” to slow warming quickly, protecting vulnerable communities before mid-century.