Sustainability

Telling thought-provoking stories about social and environmental challenges related to Canada’s progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which is like a giant to-do list for making the world a better place.

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Newsletter: Biodegradable plastic isn’t helping the environment

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Latest in Sustainability
Lack of pipeline consultation highlights historical wrongdoing in B.C. First Nation

High Bar was given a reserve you can’t build houses on over 125 years ago. Today, the Nation is still fighting for land and fighting to be heard.

We’re investigating refugee mental health

Refugees come to Canada after facing significant trauma and people we’ve been speaking to are worried our system falls short

The immigration system is confusing. But soon, we’ll have an app for that.

Renee Black of PeaceGeeks on using technology to help refugees

8 ways Canada can take leadership on plastic pollution at the G7

Prime Minister Trudeau has pledged to act on plastic pollution. Here's what experts think he should do.

We’re hosting workshops about refugees and the media

How can journalism do better? What does it mean to speak to the media?

Newsletter: The not-so-last straw of plastic pollution

Even though more and more places are banning plastic straws, we're still hooked on plastic.

Tracking how Indigenous communities are affected by Trans Mountain

The Discourse, APTN and HuffPost Canada launch #TrackingTransMountain, a database that digs into what’s really happening with Indigenous consultation for the controversial project.

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