Art for a changing world
How the Harrisons’ multidisciplinary practice tackled environmental issues Known as “the Harrisons,” Newton and Helen Mayer Harrison were…
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What is the future of sustainability science?
Concordia’s fourth annual sustainability conference evaluated the climate crisis on campus and beyond Hosted by the Loyola College…
How-to reduce your water use
Here come the waterworks — Canadians need to use less water, here’s how: *Please note that the statistics…
The future of our environment lies on your plate
According to climate activist Greta Thunberg, eating meat is “stealing her generation’s future” If we pay close attention…
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which consists entirely of plastic debris and waste, spans approximately 1.6 million square…
Let us use reusable coffee cups again
Single-use containers are wasteful and don’t actually protect you from COVID-19 Let’s set the scene: it’s a warm,…
Poli SAVVY: Environmentalist Steven Guilbeault slipped away from the Ministry of Environment
Last week, Justin Trudeau named his new cabinet, which includes 36 MPs. Most of them are coming back…
Students from the geography department strike for more climate action
According to protesters, Concordia would be able to divest faster than their target five-year plan. “What do we…
Why we have all fallen victim to greenwashing
Have you ever noticed that your favourite shampoo is now mysteriously in a green bottle, with shaded trees…
Concordia professor talks international environmental agreements
“I have a daughter,” said economics professor and researcher Effrosyni Diamantoudi. “I want her to live in a…
The science behind composting
We have all surely crossed paths with those orange-capped garbage cans that decorate Concordia’s campuses. Little hubs for…
Simply Scientific: Cultivating plants by farming fish
Imagine cultivating plants with endless sources of natural fertilizer. Considering Earth’s current state, such a process would answer…