Plastics and personal protective equipment: Where does PPE go to die when it’s done saving our lives? February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alexandra Mehl While PPE serves to protect public health, increased demand and improper disposal are contributing to plastic waste.
UVic PhD candidate studying humpback whale feeding behaviour January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Emma Bishop The other is a trio of humpback whales breathing together at the surface, one has the suction cup tag on its back.
Four important ways individuals can take action for our planet November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Alice Eckert While corporations are a major cause of the climate crisis, individual citizens are not helpless. There are a range of ways people can change their actions or join the collective
Fairy Creek blockade still going strong in efforts to protect old-growth forest September 24, 2020October 8, 2020 Boston Laferté and Alec Lazenby Province has agreed to protect over 350 000 acres of old-growth forest but protesters want to see moratorium on logging of B.C.’s ancient trees Photo provided. About 30 minutes northeast of Port...
Personal Protective Equipment remains crucial for the fight against COVID-19, but comes with environmental impacts July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Dorothy Poon Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has risen sharply around the world.
NEWS UNSETTLED | Gotta knock a little harder October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Native Students Union It is not a matter of individual interests — it is a matter of ensuring our future as humanity. We need to recognize and support the efforts of those who
Global climate strike coming to Vancouver Island next week September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Josh Kozelj Environmental activists will gather across the Greater Victoria region later this month for a general strike and week-long rally to advocate for climate change awareness, standing in solidarity with
Victoria to participate in global student strike for the climate March 11, 2019March 18, 2019 Mike Graeme This could potentially be the biggest global student strike for the climate to date On Friday, Mar. 15, pages of tests and textbooks will be left unturned as local youth from...
It’s time to go cold turkey on meat consumption March 9, 2019March 23, 2019 Adam Marsh Remember how you used to think your grandparents were crazy for still smoking a pack a day of Export As when you were young? It took many years after doctors...
EDITORIAL | CRD Climate Emergency only first step February 23, 2019March 18, 2019 Martlet Staff Now what? In case you didn't get the memo (on p. 3), the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board of Directors voted on Feb. 13 to declare a "Climate Emergency," joining the...
