It’s ironic that the generation with most at stake in the climate and biodiversity crises has little or no voice at the discussion forums. One youth leader says that needs to change, for everyone’s benefit.

A new Bill introduced into the Canadian Parliament seeks to safeguard us from another pandemic. We talked to the MP who is sponsoring the Bill about how it would help.

A new documentary the fashion industry doesn’t want us to see. The glitz and glamour up front hide the dark reality for the animals behind the scenes who become the clothes we wear.

While we tend to focus on how people can lighten their carbon footprints, there are ways to lighten those of our companion animals too.

A new report says there’s been slow but steady progress in the bid to stop pigs and hens from being confined in crates and cages to produce pork and eggs.

The season of Thanksgiving is a good time to highlight stories of progress in conservation, climate-friendly eating, and reducing carbon emissions.

This is Part 2 of our blog on the downsides of zoos and possible solutions.

Here’s Part 1 of a two-part blog on the downsides of zoos and possible solutions.

Extreme heat events are increasing and while the focus naturally is on how they affect people, their impact on animals is important too.

A blanket ban on importing rescue dogs from over 100 countries into Canada is raising questions about its wisdom and necessity.

Overwhelmed by discards from fast fashion, thrifting pivots to consignment shopping for eco-conscious consumers.

A new book explains why animals matter, and how we treat them impacts pandemics, climate change and other catastrophes.

With prices for poultry and beef continuing to rise, the government should ease spending on meat and pay farmers to plant beans.

Our interview with Brian Kateman, producer of the documentary “Meat Me Halfway”, explores why his “Reducetarian” approach is a better way to encourage people to eat less meat.

Many Canadians would be shocked to learn that thousands of dogs are used for lab experiments in this country. Worse, there is little or no oversight to protect these animals.

Growing meat from animal cells is controversial. We interviewed Meat the Future film director Liz Marshall about her experience of “being in the room” to witness the birth of the cultivated meat industry.

Wild birds have been a sources of joy for many through the pandemic and it’s comforting to know that people continue to look after them even as avian flu is decimating populations of factory farmed birds.

One of the under-appreciated stories of the war in Ukraine is the strength of the human-animal bond in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Millions of us turned to furry and feathered friends for animal companionship to help us get through the pandemic.

In times of rising food prices and concerns about supply chains, more and more people are deciding to grow their own food. And it’s surprisingly easy!