Birds are, especially canaries, are super sensitive to hydrogen sulfide and sour gas.

Some solutions are relatively simple and would provide economic benefits: implementing measures to conserve energy, putting a price on carbon through taxes and cap-and-trade and shifting from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy sources.

Canada, more than any nation, will be affected by rising sea levels from global warming.

My parents survived the Great Depression and brought me up to live within my means, save some for tomorrow, share and don't be greedy, work hard for the necessities in life knowing that money does not make you better or more important than anyone else. So, extravagance has been bred out of my DNA.

Nature surrounds us, from parks and backyards to streets and alleyways. Next time you go out for a walk, tread gently and remember that we are both inhabitants and stewards of nature in our neighbourhoods.

Humanity is facing a challenge unlike any we've ever had to confront. We are in an unprecedented period of change.

What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet.