The Windsor-Essex municipal elections are just around the corner and in preparation, we sent out a questionnaire to candidates across all municipalities in the region to better understand their stances on climate change and sustainability.
Staying on top of platforms and issues in a sea of information can be overwhelming; our goal is to equip you with knowledge about where your potential representatives stand regarding climate change mitigation and resilience building—so, we’ve summarized larger trends for an overview of where our local politics are leaning, pertinent climate issues and corresponding possible solutions, and what we can look out for as informed voters in local government.
What important lessons does the infamous pre-historic animated squirrel from the Ice Age movies have with respect to modern day climate change? Baird Langenbrunner takes us on an inter-epoch ride with his tales of what the Last Ice Age has to say about the adaptive capacities of plants today.
Originally featured on Massive Science, this article unpacks layers of information of what lies ahead, from what has already occurred!
Art is often cited as a powerful tool with the ability to evoke emotion, inspire action, and educate onlookers. But can it do the same for the topic of climate change? Can it inspire us? Can it make a change? How? There is a plethora of eco-artists making a positive difference in the world, whether they're local or international. Join us in exploring their work and their impact, along with the overall effect of climate change art.
As Climate Change continues, so do the efforts to incorporate eco-conscious habits into daily life. Often, suggestions to do so involve recycling, turning off the lights, and turning off the tap water when we’re brushing our teeth. But what do sustainable practices look like when it comes to art? Local Windsor-Essex artists Gisele Bick and Julie A. Bell join us to discuss sustainability in art and the ways they ensure their practices are eco-friendly.
The Canadian housing market has reached a crisis.
People, locally and all across the country, cannot afford a place to live. Is there anything that can be done? Jeff Watson presents tiny homes (otherwise called Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs)) as a possible solution, and breaks down their place in Ford’s Bill 23 (“More Homes Built Faster”).
Will tiny homes become a staple part of our sustainable future? Read on to find out.
Transitioning into a new year is often a time of gratitude, reflection, excitement, and planning. While 2022 saw some milestone moments for climate policy in Canada, 2023 will be even more important as Canada steps up implementation of climate actions.
So, to prepare ourselves for another year of hard work and progress, the WoC team has assembled a list of 10 big things in the climate and environmental realm you should watch out for in 2023!
