Blogs

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Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why

Exploring the decline in global burned areas amid increasing fire intensity and damage

22 Aug 2025

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Tackling Microplastic Pollution from Synthetic Textiles Through Rebuilding Natural Fibre Markets

Addressing the implications that are affecting marine life, food security and human health.

25 Jul 2025

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Catastrophic Texas Flood as Science Warned but Sirens Stayed Silent

Robust, locally implemented communication infrastructure and preparedness protocols is vital to ensure protection from catastrophic disaster

16 Jul 2025

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Declining soil health is a global concern – here’s how AI could help

AI and smart tech can help tackling declining soil health via monitoring, modeling, and optimized practices for sustainable agriculture

18 Jun 2025

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From Crisis to Action: The Imperative of Climate Hope

Book review of: “The Hard Work of Hope: Climate Change in the Age of Trump” By Jon O’Riordan and Robert William Sandford

12 May 2025

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Why glaciers matter

The International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation Initiative reminds Canadians of the important message of the melting ice

22 Jan 2025

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Canada’s Integrated Water And Climate Solutions: A Road To Resilience

Experts emphasizes on the urgent need for Canada to adopt a comprehensive and integrated approach to water management in the face of climate change

06 Dec 2024

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Building Resilience into Northern Infrastructure through Climate Tech and Digitalization

Experts explore how climate tech & digitalization can bolster Northern infrastructure against climate change impacts like permafrost thaw

19 Dec 2024

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Economics of drought: Investing in nature-based solutions for drought resilience – proaction pays

UN report highlighting the importance of investing in sustainable land and water management to reduce the impact of drought

03 Dec 2024

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The Canada Water Agency: The dawn of a new era for cooperative water management

The Canada Water Agency will ensure that Canadians have access to the data and information they need to increase resilience to water-related threats

29 Oct 2024

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Five Reasons You Should Care about the Summit of the Future

The summit is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a new consensus on what the future of humanity and nature should be.

18 Sep 2024