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What Is Climate Change

Climate change is generally acknowledged as humanity’s most pressing problem. The main cause of global warming is basically human activity. What we do can greatly affect climate change and bring about negative effects. That said,...

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Single-use Plastic to Be Fully Banned in Ottawa by the End of 2021

By the end of 2021, the federal government plans to implement a core pledge to ban single-use plastics in Ottawa. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson revealed... Read More "Single-use Plastic to Be Fully Banned in Ottawa by the End of 2021"

Planned Ban on Plastic Industry in Canada

An industry group has said that the federal government's proposal to ban certain single-use is detrimental and defamatory to the businesses that manufacture them. According... Read More "Planned Ban on Plastic Industry in Canada"

Climate Change in Cities

Almost everything about how we plan, create, and live in our cities is influenced by the weather. Basically, how we live our lives is determine... Read More "Climate Change in Cities"

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What Is Climate Change

Climate change is generally acknowledged as humanity’s most pressing problem. The main cause of global warming is basically human activity. What we do can greatly affect climate change and bring about negative effects. That said, we also know that we have the expertise, technology, and tools to address the problem in ways that benefit the poorest and most vulnerable in societies.

The atmosphere of the Earth is part of a global mechanism that holds the planet’s temperature within a habitable scope.  Since the start of significant events, particularly the Industrial Revolution, our communities have been changing the atmospheric composition. This is brought by consuming fossil fuels including coal, petroleum, and gasoline. 

The greenhouse effect generally results from the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect absorbs solar energy and increases the Earth’s temperature, and it is this rising temperature that most people refer to when they say “global warming” or “climate change.  

Methane emission is primarily caused by petroleum products and livestock domestication, nitrous oxide released by nitrogen-based fertilizers, and hydrofluorocarbons are all significant greenhouse gases.

Climate change’s wide-ranging effects cause changes in different aspects, including environmentally, economically, and socially. Both of these effects are intertwined, so a regression of one result may exacerbate another.

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What Is Inside a Solar Panel?

Solar panels are an increasingly popular form of renewable energy, and they’re popping up on roofs worldwide. But how exactly do they work? What is inside a solar panel? In this article, we’ll dive into the inner workings of solar panels. Then, we will explore their history, production process, and different types available in the market today.
What Are the Types of Solar Panels?
Solar panels are devices that use solar energy to produce electricity. The most …

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Living Off-Grid in Canada: A Guide for Beginners

These days, people have developed a desire for off-grid living. They want to resort to the natural way of living to connect better with nature and be disconnected from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Though the grid refers to a country’s electrical distribution or supply network, it goes beyond that in this context.
Living off-grid in Canada or other countries involves generating your electricity via a wind turbine or solar panels, growing your food, disconnecting your cell service, and cutting off or reducing utilities such as gas and the sewage system. In essence, to live off-grid is to become self-sufficient in …

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An RV Trailer Built to Match Electric Vehicles

Equipping your car with a solar-powered RV trailer is the perfect move for campers on the go. However, several things should be considered, especially since having a trailer increases your vehicle’s drag, thereby lowering its fuel efficiency. While fuel-powered cars won’t have a problem as gasoline stations are numerous across the States, users of electric-powered vehicles might find it difficult to find charging stations in a particular area. After all, electric vehicles are recent players in the field and are only backed by those…

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Students Campaign for Climate Change Alongside Election

Alongside the events relevant to the election, young activists in Canada will attend a week of sustainable development. On that day, more than one hundred strikes and protests in different Canadian provinces are set to take place. In addition to that, world-famous climate change advocate Greta Thunberg has also been invited to participate. 
Marina Melanidis, the project coordinator for Youth4Nature, an international organization supporting nature-based climate solutions, was among a group of young climate change activists who spoke at the Summit for United …