Environment

Gillian Harding-Russell's poem won the 2023 Best Hometown Entry in Briarpatch's Writing in the Margins contest.

Climate activists and "The End of This World" co-authors Emily Eaton and David Gray-Donald on Indigenous sovereignty, climate justice, and inter-movement solidarity.

After the Taliban’s takeover, climate justice activists are fleeing Afghanistan. Climate Justice Saskatoon is one organization working to help sponsor and resettle Afghan activists in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan lags behind in its readiness to address climate change, but there are pathways to a just transition away from fossil fuels. In search of these hopeful solutions, I spoke to experts about agriculture, electricity, and decarbonization.

These gardening and land projects in Saskatoon are supporting pollinator health, food security, and Indigenous land stewardship.

A coalition of agricultural, environmental, and Indigenous organizations are calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to put an end to the privatization of Crown land, calling it a “hidden tragedy” for native prairies.

A new proposal would mine peat from northern Saskatchewan muskegs for 80 years. Locals say it would be both devastating to the environment and a violation of Treaty Rights.

After interference from the premier and an uproar from residents, several Regina city councilors have signaled that they will back down from a proposed amendment barring fossil fuel companies from advertising in the city. Saba Dar explains why there will always be resistance to transition, and why we can't let that stop us.

In 2018, Regina city council committed to a 100 per cent renewable city by 2050. Free transit, electric buses, and bike lanes will be a huge component of a renewable city – so why is council so hesitant to implement them?

The city walked back its 2018 motion to use 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050; but environmental sustainability has never been a more pressing local issue. Here’s how local activists are envisioning a truly renewable Regina.