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I’m really interested in the efficacy of traditional land and population management. There is quite a bit of evidence that First Nations and Indigenous communities have engaged in land and species management for centuries. This was actively prevented during colonization. As a result, declining population numbers and biodiversity arise from a combination of factors including … Continue reading
Yes. Okay, there’s more to say but that’s the short answer. Providing school lunches to every kid on the planet could result in substantial improvements in global health and environmental benefits. Springman and colleagues (2025) modelled what would happen if every school age child in the world was provided with a healthy meal that followed … Continue reading
I admit that I get really irritated when I hear the ads from fossil fuel companies claiming that they are engaging in all these activities for a sustainable future. Ones like carbon capture and storage have not come close to meeting the need and others like hydrogen pipelines serve to maintain fossil fuel infrastructure “in … Continue reading
When I used to teach invertebrate zoology, I found a surprising number of studies where they exposed different invertebrates to different drugs. My favourite was the spiders on drugs. You can search it and find images of the webs they built after exposure to different drugs. Today, an article popped up about oyster larvae and … Continue reading
I have arachnophobia (fear of spiders). I’ve been working on it because I know it doesn’t make sense, and I would like to travel to some locations with more significant spiders without being terrified all the time that I will run into a spider. Therefore, I’m always intrigued by discussions of ways to help people … Continue reading
Most attention in biking research is on infrastructure for travel routes and increasingly on bike shares, but as a cycle commuter I can tell you that available bike parking makes a big difference on where I’m willing to bike. The security and protection from the elements, as well as walking distance to my destination (because … Continue reading
One of the challenges with moving towards sustainability is the separation of different areas of human living into different levels of government. In Canada, municipalities are responsible for municipal transportation systems, including bike infrastructure, while provinces are responsible (mostly) for health systems. This means that spending on one area does not result in savings for … Continue reading
Several years ago, I was out for a run and I found someone pushing their bike with a flat tire. I didn’t have any equipment with me, but I was close to home and offered to help them fix their tire. I still remember this, and it makes me smile. In a world that feels … Continue reading
“But other people don’t think this way.” This is a comment I hear a lot from students. They want to change the world. They want social equity and cultural vitality. They want to earn enough to be comfortable but don’t want to feel the pull of every trend they see online. They want a healthy … Continue reading
In Canada September is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or colloquially Orange Shirt Day. As part of my journey, I work hard to listen and elevate Indigenous voices. Therefore, today I will just make some recommendations for others who may be looking for learning opportunities. CBC Podcast Unreserved. A specific relevant episode is … Continue reading
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