Our Legacy. Their Future.
Scientists have shown that the world must keep its average temperature increase to 1.5 C to avoid the worst effects of climate heating. Even at the present 1.1 C, the effects in Canada are severe: extreme heat in B.C. that killed 600 people, B.C. wildfires that destroyed Lytton, recent rainstorms, and landslides there, and the … Read more
This transcript records an interview from July 21, 2021 between Carson Hvengarad, Masters Degree Student at Trent University, and Guy Hanchet, President of For Our Grandchildren. It has been lightly edited to make it more readable. Carson: Thank you so much for taking the time to do this with me. Guy: Well, I’m anxious to … Read more
As we turn to the outdoors for recreation, we begin to re-establish our inherent, but largely dormant, connection with nature. We are, after all, products of the natural world, just like any other life form on the planet.
This week, I’d like to provide a breakdown of the comments people submitted to me via Facebook and email to my question: “Why isn’t there more engagement with climate change?” I was delighted by the number of responses — at last count, more than 80 — and by their eloquence and perceptiveness. This strongly suggests … Read more
With all the fuss in the world about the Covid 19 crisis, I’ve been thinking a lot about the parallels between it and Climate Change. I’ve been recording my observations when I wake up in a sweat, but I have not added any new ones in a while, so maybe I am done. Here’s what … Read more
Linda and I watched the film “Planet of the Humans” a few days ago. It’s a very good film and raises some serious questions, especially around biomass energy. However, some of its content is quite misleading, especially regarding solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbines. The film rightly pointed out that a lot of CO2 is … Read more
In May 2019, Catherine McKenna, then Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, submitted a Resolution for adoption by the House of Commons that stated: “. . . climate change is an urgent crisis that affects the health and security of Canadians, as well as impacting the Canadian economy . . . .” Michael Chong, … Read more
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