Climate Change
Climate Change

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 the proposal to ban single-use plastics, saying that we are living in exceptional times. The minister listed six single-use plastic items that the governments believe are toxic to the environment. The items, which include six-pack rings, plastic straws, Styrofoam plates, cutlery, stir sticks, and takeout containers are to be banned by 2021.
However, this has…

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 to the federal government, these products that include; plastic straws, carry-out bags, cutlery, styrofoam plates, six-pack rings, and stir sticks are “toxic” to the ecosystem. 
Climate Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said that the six single-use plastic products will be banned because of their impact on the environment. He said that they will be added to the list of toxic …

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 by the climate. The infrastructure we use including streets, roads, sidewalks, parking lots, public transit, and establishments have all been designed to best suit the climate.
Climate change is taking place and there is a need to be prepared for that change. This is according to Sadhu Johnston, the city manager of Vancouver, who has spent several years working in the field of urban planning in the United States and …