War, geopolitics, and capital markets driving food costs to the moon
Pundits and farming lobbies are blaming sky-high food prices on shortages, but a new report argues wealthy investors are fuelling the crisis.
Meat in moderation can be part of the climate solution, regenerative ranchers say
Regenerative farming promotes raising crops and livestock together along with other methods to promote soil health.
‘The worst of the worst’: Pending changes to Canada’s environmental law don’t solve toxic pollution problem
Emissions of over 40 highly toxic chemicals in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec have significantly increased in recent decades, potentially exposing millions of Canadians to harmful groundwater and air pollution, a new analysis shows.
Days when I’m worn thin by the climate crisis, I try to recall the joy of Yves and Céline’s farm
Céline Caron and Yves Tessier devoted their lives to protecting soil health long before regenerative farming became mainstream.
Regenerative agriculture can combat climate change and keep food on our plates. Here’s how it works
The past decade has seen exploding interest in an approach to farming focused on soil health called regenerative agriculture, which proponents say can help fix the climate crisis. The problem? No one agrees on what regenerative agriculture actually means.
Blockades at key border crossings between Canada and the U.S. are poised to leave Canadians facing shortages
Blockades at key border crossings between Canada and the U.S. are poised to leave Canadians facing shortages of produce, ketchup, and other essential items.
A toxic chemical commonly used in plastic products could soon be banned
A toxic chemical commonly used in plastic products and sunscreen could soon be banned under international law following a landmark UN decision that lays the groundwork for stricter rules on microplastic and other plastic pollution.
Our chemical habit is choking the Earth
Chemical companies have produced more chemicals — including plastics — than the planet can safely sustain without potentially crossing a planetary boundary and causing irreversible harm to the environment or human health, says a team of international researchers.
Your veggies (and other plants) are under attack
Canada's plants are under attack from climate change and global trade, yet our governments aren't ready to protect them, over a dozen researchers are warning.
Finally, Liberals are putting school food programs on the menu
Healthy and tasty food could soon be commonplace in Canadian schools after years of neglect, advocates say.
The tiny fish reeling in the cash for B.C. kids with cancer
Herring are among the world's most common fish, making them a staple in cuisines from Sri Lanka to Scandinavia. Though they're fished in B.C., finding fresh unprocessed herring is difficult.
‘We’re making babies’: After years in decline, Okanagan salmon are back
Tyson Marsel parked his truck in a field abutting B.C.'s Okanagan River, stepped into a pair of rubber hip waders and walked out into the smooth, frigid waters in search of salmon sperm.
The insidious side effects of recycling plastic
Cookware, water bottles, and hundreds of other items made from recycled plastic worldwide may contain toxic chemicals harmful to human health, a new study has found.
‘We’re going back,’ say flooded B.C. farmers as cleanup continues
"There is a light at the end of the tunnel — there is hope for farmers to get back. It's devastating, (but) as horrible as it is, we're resilient ... and we'll be back farming," said Jeff Spitters as he fixes his Abbotsford farm following devastating floods.
With roads destroyed, volunteers take to the skies to feed isolated B.C. communities
A team of volunteers is airlifting food, water and basic necessities to B.C. communities cut off by last month's historic flooding.