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The importance of ecological gratitude
Royal Roads' Scott Dunham reflects: "If there is any ecological hope, then it will sprout from gratitude as the appropriate personal response to earth’s gifts."
Planetary Safety Nets
Scientists at Resolve have drawn up a blueprint for a planetary “safety net” of protected areas they argue could help halt catastrophic biodiversity loss.
Going paperless
Staff and faculty in Royal Roads University's School of Environment and Sustainability are committed to going paperless and are open to suggestions.
Study finds high economic benefits of recycling
A recent Recycling Council of Alberta study found that the province could double the economic value and jobs by increasing and diversifying recycling programs.
The connection between public health and planning
Royal Roads student Jade Yehia explores the connections between built environments and health.
Environmental employment: how climate change is driving initiatives
Climate change is one of the top priorities in the Canadian environmental agenda. It's reflected in employment opportunities and initiatives in three provinces.
Pandemics and Possibilities
Given the recent articles claiming large areas of the Amazon rainforest are now turning into savannas, this article offers a dire warning.
Could the beach be home to clam beds again?
Royal Roads BSc in Environmental Science students are analyzing samples for metal contamination at Coburg Peninsula; Shellfish harvesting may be reestablished.
City-wide dog waste diversion study: Victoria, BC
Royal Roads BSc in Environmental Science students have been researching the feasibility of using a biogas digester to harvest the methane produced by dog waste.