environmentalism

‘Food Not Lawns:’ How guerrilla gardeners inspired the next generation of environmental activists

For others, however, guerilla gardening is an anti-colonial act meant to address food security concerns in local communities, and challenge the institutions and systems that decide who is allowed to…

UVic professor leading research on agroforestry and the global cocoa shortage

Carodenuto encourages individuals to pay attention to where their cocoa products are being sourced, and to do research about the source of a product before buying it. 

American cuts to science spur uncertainty in UVic climate researchers

Dr. Gerald Singh, an assistant professor in the School of Environmental Studies at UVic, is involved in an international project that receives funding from the U.S. government to study how…

Landmark environmental ruling in Peru aided by Canadian-Peruvian documentary, UVic law faculty

Despite the positive ruling, the fight for the Marañón is not over. Now, Canaquiri and her organization are asking the Peruvian government to actually implement the court’s ruling. Boyd said…

Intermedia art installation explores feelings of climate grief

Harton’s installation, 'solastalgia [soon to be what once was],' explores themes of nostalgia and grief in relation to oceanic ecosystems.

Four important ways individuals can take action for our planet

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…

Personal Protective Equipment remains crucial for the fight against COVID-19, but comes with environmental impacts

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has risen sharply around the world.

A misleading solution: “Compostable” plastics are horrible for the environment

Thanks to the demands from eco-conscious consumers in Victoria, compostable plastics are popping up everywhere. But there’s a catch: all compostable plastics are ending up in landfills, where they cannot…

Saanich climate plan a step in the right direction, but not enough

The municipality of Saanich held two climate plan open houses on Thursday May 30 and Saturday June 1, offering the public an opportunity to hear about heat pumps and electric…