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BY ASHLEY PERL (FJHI '24) -- Canada has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 and to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. READ MORE.

BY ASHLEY PERL (FJHI '24) -- Back in 1978, a Soviet nuclear satellite named Kosmos 954 exploded over northern Canada. It spread radioactive debris across northern Saskatchewan and Alberta as well as between the Northwest Territories and what has since become the territory of Nunavut, which Canada established in 1999. READ MORE.

BY ASHLEY PERL (FJHI '24) -- Threats to health, well-being, and security are rising alongside global temperatures, but action on climate change is falling short. Despite policies designed to tackle climate change and increased media attention, 2023 was still the hottest year on record. The World Health Organization estimates that 99% of the world's population breathes unhealthy levels of particulate matter, which result from widespread pollution. READ MORE.

BY ASHLEY PERL (FJHI '24) -- There isn’t much of a gender gap in Iceland, except in its maritime industry. But go back in time, and you’ll find women pulling in nets and steering the helm. READ MORE.

BY ASHLEY PERL (FJHI '24) -- Norway has a reputation for environmental leadership, from championing international biodiversity policies to its wilderness protection and ambitious biodiversity regulations. READ MORE.

BY ASHLEY PERL (FJHI '24) -- Dressing up as a skunk to march past eager crowds is among the highlights of Glenn French's long tenure as a volunteer with the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. The 74-year-old has played various roles over the years - farmer, clown greeter, polar bear - but the event's skunks have a special interaction with those who pack the parade route each year. READ MORE.

BY ASHLEY PERL (FJHI '24) -- There was no need for air conditioning when London native Natasha Bennett grew up. But with the summer heat in recent years, that’s changed. READ MORE.