The True Cost of Cheap Food

Is organic food too expensive, or is conventional food too cheap? Why do so many people struggle to afford both? What is the true cost of cheap food if we factor in environmental degradation and human health?

Why Soil Needs A New Publicist

Photo by Eddie Kopp.
If you’re not a farmer or soil scientist, there’s a good chance you’re not too invested in the soil beneath your feet. Maybe you think it’s boring or gross. And you lead a pretty busy life, so contemplating dirt might not be a top priority. You’re not alone. Most people don’t know what’s going on beneath their feet. But healthy soil is foundational for life. It’s complex, generous, and really cool.

6 People Boosting Local Food Security by Saving Seeds

Maybe they’re not the flashiest of activities, but the ancient practices of saving seeds and embracing indigenous plants have become global game-changers for food security and biodiversity.

Hempcrete’s Unexpected Building Power

You’ve heard of hemp. You’ve heard of concrete. And now we bring you (drumroll please!)… Hempcrete!

The Surprising Benefits of Eco Corridors

A wildlife bridge over the Trans-Canada Highway near Banff, Alberta. Image used under Creative Commons license from Daveynin.
Many of you have seen those green-covered overpasses stretching across highways to allow animals to safely cross from one side to another. That’s one version of an ecological corridor. But far more than just being a cool animal overpass or pretty spot to relax, there are multiple benefits of ecological corridors in urban spaces.

3 Weirdly Wonderful Discoveries that Could Generate Clean Energy

Lightning over mountains. Photo by Micah Tindell.
The world has long been looking for an alternative to producing energy - something renewable, clean, and readily available. Here are a few unexpected projects that are generating clean energy right now.

Why We Need Tree Equity

A tree-lined street. Photo by Craig Vodnik
Good landscaping often increases a property’s value by several percent. And that includes simply having a nice-looking tree or hedge on the property.

3 Tips For Energy-Efficient Home Heating

A cottage home in Devizes, England. Photo by Ritchie Valens.
For many of us, cold weather has arrived or is right around the corner. Paired with increasing energy and gas prices and a growing awareness about protecting the climate, many are looking for more energy-efficient and eco-friendly ways to heat their home.

3 Ways To Make The Suburbs More Regenerative

A typical North American suburb. Photo by  Michael Tuszynski
Love them or hate them, the suburbs are a fixture of modern life. So, we figure we may as well share our two cents about what we want to see from future suburbia.

What Canada Needs to do to Achieve a Viable Electric Vehicle Grid

An electric car drives through the forest in Canada. Photo by Jp Valery.
Together, Canadians are moving towards the objective of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.