This ongoing archive of Georgia Straight articles includes issues such as climate, sustainability, environment and ecosystems, pollution and waste, ocean health and sealife, wildlife, endangered species and extinction, wildfires, and more.

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David Suzuki: Four-day workweek can spur necessary transformation

Aug 4

When we started the David Suzuki Foundation in 1990, we implemented a four-day, 34-hour workweek.

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David Suzuki: Language shapes our relationship with nature

Jul 29

Language should recognize and honour the myriad living and nonliving entities with which we share the planet.

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Charlotte Dawe: Terminal 2—a tidal wave headed for a volatile ecosystem

Jul 29

The Wilderness Committee's conservation and policy manager points out that species integral to the Salish Sea are headed for extinction.

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David Suzuki: Coal power should be relegated to the ash heap of history

Jul 22

During and after his 2016 campaign, the current U.S.

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Tim Louis: Let’s take a page from Joe Biden’s bold, green economic plan to recover post-pandemic

Jul 21

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has announced a $2-trillion, four-year climate-action plan.

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David Suzuki: Human-rights lens needed to prevent environmental racism

Jul 14

We must hardwire into the government decision-making process a commitment to ensuring a healthy environment for all.

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Niki Sharma: Delta LNG project reminds us that it's time to get real about the climate and natural gas

Jul 14

The public has until Thursday at midnight to submit comments to B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office.

Living

COVID-19: Reusable containers safe to use, good for the planet, says Surfrider Foundation Canada

Jul 14

Along with the pandemic has come a surge in use of single-use plastics.

Health Features

Vancouver’s allergy season is heating up due to climate change

Jul 8

Due to warmer temperatures, Canada has been experiencing longer pollen seasons.

Commentary

David Suzuki: Green recovery gains momentum as world confronts multiple crises

Jul 7

Our recovery from this pandemic will be stronger if we correct course away from activities that cause climate disruption, biodiversity loss, environmental devastation, and increasing disease spread—and exacerbate inequality.

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David Suzuki: Reflections from an elder in isolation

Jun 30

The COVID-19 pandemic and climate change offer an opportunity to reset priorities and direction for ourselves and society.

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David Suzuki: Multiple crises signal the need to change course

Jun 23

The virus spreading COVID-19 worldwide jumpe