Nature in your neighbourhood
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki The late urban visionary Jane Jacobs wrote, “Perhaps it will be the city that reawakens our understanding and appreciation of … Read more
David Suzuki: Science Matters
Rediscovering the fundamentals of life
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki Throughout Canada and around the world, the second wave of COVID-19 is hitting hard. Over the next few months, governments … Read more
More federal transit money, e-buses could be climate lifesavers
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki If we’re going to tackle the climate crisis, we have to reduce transportation emissions. Good public transit — fast, reliable, … Read more
Climate action and conservation go together
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki We live on a changing planet. Unnaturally rapid global warming is altering everything, including lands and waters. Evidence shows we’ve … Read more
Progress toward sustainable seafood
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki Oceans hold a lot of mystery, even for people who study them. But it’s no mystery why they’re in trouble. … Read more
Let the children vote?
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki Young people have been speaking out for their rights. Many are wise beyond their years. Without the blinkers of ideology, … Read more
IPCC report flags diet and land-use changes to curb climate chaos
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki Land and agriculture are critical components in the climate crisis. According to a new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, … Read more
Zeroing in on zero emissions
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki We’re caught in a bad cycle. Global greenhouse gas emissions are still rising, causing more extreme weather events and temperature … Read more
Stop fiddling while the planet burns
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki Will someone please tell me what the hell is going on? Last October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released … Read more
Little known about fracking impacts
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki Earthquakes, methane emissions, scarred landscapes, water depletion and contamination are just a few known effects of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. … Read more