By Kimberly Taylor, September 25 2023—
The Department of Geoscience is now named the Department of Earth, Energy and Environment. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Department head Dr. Edwin Cey emphasized that this is more than a name change … Read the rest
By Leonie O’Sullivan, September 6 2023—
Climate scientists have been warning us for decades. Now the effects of global warming are rampant across the globe. From wildfires sprinkled across the Earth to hurricanes hitting Mexico and disastrous flooding in Slovenia … Read the rest
By Rodrigo Verney, September 26 2022—
There are many allures to the celebrity lifestyle, may that be the fancy cars or the mountains of fans surrounding you wherever you go. However, with everything that appears great, the lavish life is … Read the rest
By Rachneet Randhawa, December 30 2021—
What better time to become more mindful of our purchases than the most festive — and commercialized — time of year? Why do we need to be more mindful of what we buy on … Read the rest
By Muryum Muhmoodullah, October 31 2021—
The wind carries with it a chilly, spooky breeze reminding us that Halloween is right around the corner. A thrilling holiday for many of us, as each year we look forward to stuffing our … Read the rest
By Ava Zardynezhad, March 23 2020—
In the last year, our impact on our planet and natural environment has become palpable. With the news of the Amazon wildfires gaining international attention in the summer of 2019 and the Australian bushfires … Read the rest
By Serena Sajan, November 21 2019—
The results of the recent elections have stirred up great skepticism over the future of the country. The Liberal Party of Canada has achieved a minority government. Thus, it may decide to form a … Read the rest
By Hayley Nguyen, September 20 2016 —
The University of Calgary is pretty active in flaunting its sustainability initiatives.
I was genuinely impressed by how comprehensive the U of C Office of Sustainability’s website looks. I did not know students … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, October 4 2016
After four years of uncertainty, federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced in September that Parks Canada’s Rocky Mountain hot springs will not be privatized. This decision is a step in the right direction for … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, October 27, 2015 —
Canada has just elected a new government, ousting a leader notorious for his disregard towards environmental issues. Under Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party, Canada withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol, slashed funding to environmental agencies … Read the rest
