Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities Targets (which will be focused on in this website) and Corresponding Article Content:
targets from https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg11:
11.6 “By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management”
Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada
Fighting climate change through measures like putting a price on carbon requires focus. Unfortunately, governments around the world – including in Canada – subsidize the carbon emitting fossil fuel industry […]
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The Need for a Right to a Healthy Environment
Many Canadians might think they have the right to a healthy environment – which includes fresh air, clean water, and a natural environment that supports people and our planet – […]
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Embodied Carbon in Buildings and Climate Change
Building operations and building construction industry emissions together were responsible for 38% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2019. About three quarters of that consisted of building operations such […]
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The Waste Management Problem in the Greater Toronto Area
Many of us throw items into the garbage without truly realizing the consequences of our actions. According to a 2019 study of developed countries, Canada is among the worst (in […]
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Tourism and the Environment
Many of us go on holiday vacations without realizing the negative and positive impacts tourism has on the environment. The Coronavirus has had a significant effect on the tourism industry […]
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Buildings and Climate Change Emissions for Richmond Hill
Your home can function in a way that serves the environment while saving you money. Buildings have a significant environmental footprint when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings produce […]
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The Circular Economy Approach
Did you know that, according to the Global Footprint Network, humanity currently annually consumes one and a half times the amount of natural resources that the earth generates in a […]
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The Importance of Placing a Monetary Value on Services Provided By Nature
Did you know that environmental degradation is currently posing serious challenges for human health and security? A recent World Health Organization article states that 12.6 million deaths are occurring each […]
