Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Journalist | Vancouver |
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About Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Marc Fawcett-Atkinson is a reporter and writer covering food systems, climate, disinformation, and plastics and the environment for Canada’s National Observer.
His ongoing investigations of the plastic industry in Canada won him a Webster Award's nomination in environmental reporting in 2021. He was also a nominee for a Canadian Association of Journalists's award for his reporting on disinformation.
Marc has previously written for High Country News, the Literary Review of Canada, and other publications on topics exploring relationships between people and their social and physical environments.
He holds an M.A. in journalism from the University of British Columbia and a B.A. in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic.
How climate-friendly farming fits into Canada’s budget
Fields, vineyards, orchards, and ranches could soon see their greenhouse gas emissions plummet thanks to unprecedented support from the federal government in Monday's Budget 2021.
Why American food wrappers are less toxic than Canadian
Canadians are likely exposed to more toxic chemicals at the grocery store than Americans, according to a recent study.
For this couple, date night is harvesting the sea
For Lisa Girbav and Stephen Kingshott, an ideal date probably involves harvesting seaweed and seafood in northern B.C.’s chilly waters — and then writing about it.
Is a healthy environment a right? New CEPA bill says so
A new law could soon see toxic chemicals, including harmful plastics, undergo more rigorous assessments aimed at better protecting vulnerable Canadians, the Trudeau government has announced.
Why this fishing technique is a climate disaster
Bottom trawling, a common fishing practice where large nets are dragged along the sea floor, is exacerbating the climate crisis, a new study has found.
Want to avoid GMOs? New rules will make that harder
Canadians could soon be buying genetically modified foods and plants sold with minimal government oversight, recently released federal guidance suggests.
Feds won’t ban pesticides deadly to bees, bugs, ecosystems
Pesticides harmful to bees, water bugs, and other insects will continue to be allowed for use on Canadian fields and lawns.
COVID-19 a boon for produce boxes, farmers say
Last spring, Shirlene Coté was hit with surging demand for an unusual product: Boxes filled to the brim with her farm’s produce, delivered weekly during the growing season to customers who paid a lump sum in advance. Demand hasn’t let up since.
Cutting back on waste is possible — if you can afford it
Amy Ash knew reducing her waste wouldn’t be easy. But the cost of wasting less took her by surprise.
Could high-tech farming be the future of food?
Robots, blockchain, and high-tech plankton might soon be producing food for British Columbians.