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What On Earth28:11It’s about bloody time we talked about periods and climate Billions of disposable menstrual products are used on a daily basis, and the environmental impact is significant. But experts and advocates say the key to solving the problem is more equitable access to period products of all kindsContinue Reading

What On Earth27:44Tasty, climate-friendly food that kids will make (and eat) Jaela Villalobos originally signed onto the after-school cooking class she’s currently taking to spend time with a friend, but the 10-year-old says the experience has been enriching and eye-opening.  “Whatever we eat can also affect the planet,” said theContinue Reading

What On Earth Environmental destruction should be on the same level as genocide and war crimes, according to some of those most under threat from the effects of climate change. Vanuatu, backed by its fellow island nations of Fiji and Samoa, is pushing to have ecocide recognized by the InternationalContinue Reading

What On Earth27:34Why a CO2 leak in Mississippi holds lessons for Canada In the early evening of Feb. 22, 2020, DeBrae Burns was driving with his brother and cousin along Highway 3 outside the town of Satartia, Miss., when they saw a nearby explosion. “We were coming back from aContinue Reading

What On Earth28:12This one weird climate fix is like ‘burnt toast’ It might be considered an odd retirement hobby, but Greg Porteous spends his spare time making biochar.  Biochar is a black, charcoal-like substance created by applying high heat to organic materials such as wood, plant matter and even sewage sludge.Continue Reading

What On Earth24:23Meet the small towns taking big climate action Mike Hole says he wants to be a part of the fight against climate change. But he says it’s not so easy for someone living in rural Canada.  “Everywhere you hear about climate change and things that you can doContinue Reading

What On Earth28:10How rain buckets with ‘brains’ help warn against landslides On the night of Aug. 6, 2010, a large chunk of Mount Meager in southwestern British Columbia sheared off its face and fell to the valley below in the largest landslide in Canadian history. No one was killed, partly becauseContinue Reading

What On Earth26:55Can we cool Earth by blocking the sun’s rays? And should we? Luke Iseman has a plan to cool the planet, inspired by a science fiction novel, using balloons full of heat-reflecting sulfur dioxide launched into the Earth’s stratosphere. “To me, the question is whether doing nothing isContinue Reading

What On Earth The harmful pollution from gas-powered leaf blowers is comparable to that of cars, causing irrevocable damage to both the environment and people’s health. One hour of use is similar to driving a sedan for 1,750 kilometres, according to one estimate Catherine Zhu · CBC Radio · Posted:Continue Reading