Environment – Dare to Know

Human-Wildlife Conflict Elephant in Thailand near lake

Human-Wildlife Conflict Aggravated by Climate Crisis

Posted on June 24, 2022July 15, 2022 by David Morton Rintoul in Conservation, Nature

Human-wildlife conflict is becoming an increasing concern as human activity encroaches on natural habitats due to climate change. Find out how a new study involving elephants shows how we can plan for and minimize these tensions in the future.

Safeguarding Biodiversity: Human hand holding Earth, an elephent, a tiger, a deer a crane and other living things

Safeguarding Biodiversity Means Conserving 44% of Earth’s Land

Posted on June 4, 2022June 17, 2022 by David Morton Rintoul in Conservation, Nature

Safeguarding biodiversity is crucial for the survival of Humanity and the entire ecosphere. Find out why new research calls for governments to increase global land conservation from 17% to 44% if we're serious about preserving Earth's ecosystems.

Food Ethics: An Embarrassment of Choices

Posted on April 1, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Food, Nature

Food ethics is becoming a highly controversial field. Find out how our food choices affect world hunger, animal welfare, a fair society and the environment. (10:00 min read time)

Mark Twain and the July Heat Wave

Posted on August 7, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Climate, Nature

Some of us complain about the heat every summer, but this July gave everyone some good reasons to get vocal about the climate emergency. Find out more.

Calls for a New Geneva Convention for the Environment

Posted on July 25, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Humanity, Peace

Scientists have written an Open Letter calling for a Fifth Geneva Convention. It would protect the environment in war zones. Find out what they wrote and why.

Nature Emergency -Time to Make it Official

Posted on July 17, 2019November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Conservation, Nature

Canadian environmentalists are calling on all levels of government to recongnize the global mass exinction of species as a Nature Emergency. Learn more here.

Time to Declare a Nature Emergency

Posted on July 17, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Nature

Canadian environmentalists are calling on all levels of government to recongnize the global mass exinction of species as a Nature Emergency. Learn more here.