Countries where governments hold a tight rein on information, shut down or stifle research that runs counter to their priorities, and demonize and attack opponents are never good places to live. We have to make sure Canada doesn’t become one. Continue reading Muzzling scientists is an assault on democracy
Energy is on everyone’s minds these days. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is determined to make Canada an energy superpower, fuelled mostly by Alberta’s tar sands. Continue reading David Suzuki: Does selling off our resources make us an energy superpower?
Before we take from nature to create wealth and employment, we should first consider what must be retained to sustain both wildlife and the well-being of local communities, such as clean air, safe drinking water and healthy local food. Continue reading David Suzuki: Big-picture thinking needed to protect nature
We need a national strategy to get our kids eating healthy foods and being active in nature. Continue reading David Suzuki: Healthy kids need time in nature
Endangered species cannot recover and survive without efforts on both sides of the border to ensure they are protected from acoustic harm. Continue reading David Suzuki: Sonar and whales are a deadly mix
The federal government’s failure to protect the environment is putting Canadians’ health and economy at risk. Continue reading David Suzuki: Government must heed environment commissioner’s warnings
Unless we rein in greenhouse gas emissions, outdoor skating in parts of Canada could be history within the next 50 to 100 years. Continue reading David Suzuki: Could hockey become an endangered sport?
If there’s one thing we can learn from Rebecca Tarbotton and the many other dedicated people in the world, it’s that we can change the world if we care, think and act. Continue reading David Suzuki: Rainforest defender Rebecca Tarbotton leaves inspiring legacy
Every year that we stall makes it more costly and challenging, with increasing negative impacts on humans and our environment. Continue reading David Suzuki: After 25 years, it’s time to stop spinning our wheels
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if world leaders resolved to look at life in a different light this New Year? They could follow the example of Bhutan. In 1971, the small… Continue reading David Suzuki: Let’s resolve to make it a real Happy New Year
Global trade has advantages. For starters, it allows those of us who live through winter to eat fresh produce year-round. And it provides economic benefits to farmers who grow that… Continue reading David Suzuki: Are we trading away our rights and environment?
The race to become leader of the world’s most powerful democracy often seemed disconnected from reality. During debates, the two main candidates stooped to insults, half-truths and outright lies. The… Continue reading David Suzuki: President Obama must show some climate leadership
