The dismissal of Palestinians as “barbaric” or somehow less human is rooted in a long history of colonizing narratives, including how the land and people were first viewed as “uncivilized.”
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Modern settlers to Palestine viewed the desert as something they needed to “make bloom.” But it already was, thanks to the long history of Palestinian agricultural systems.
Canadians should demand greater accountability from their governments to reduce the need for last-minute humanitarian efforts in the face of climate-related disasters in their communities.
Stringent measures are needed to prevent plastic pollution. But concerns about carbon leaching from plastic waste would be better aimed at emissions from producing more plastic in the first place.
Humanity is the only species on earth for whom intelligence is also an ethical liability.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar is one of three high-profile Sikh political activists to be killed in recent months.
Climate assemblies may just provide the breakthrough required to develop popular, just and sustainable climate and energy policies.
As we confront pressing social and environmental challenges, business schools must play a big role in building momentum for sustainable investing and ignore partisan, anti-ESG sniping.
Exploring the often unseen, and poorly understood, nuances of diversity within coral reefs may prove essential for ensuring the long-term health of Earth’s oceans.
The devastating wildfire that destroyed the historic Maui town of Lahaina was still making headlines when Yellowknife issued an evacuation order.
Des articles récents traitant du prétendu déclin imminent des courants atlantiques nous rappellent l’importance d’être critique face au sensationnalisme lorsqu’il est question du climat.
Recent headlines around the supposed impending collapse of the Atlantic currents remind us of the importance of avoiding sensationalism in facing global warming.
With tourists flocking in droves to ‘experience’ heat waves, perhaps it’s time for everyone to take a good hard look at their individual contribution to global warming.
A new tax-free savings account could play a role in making the dream of home ownership more attainable for first-time buyers in Canada.
Most consumables in Canada have quality controls that inform purchasing and consumption decisions. People who use illicit drugs deserve the same. Drug checking provides that harm-reduction service.
Kita hidup di dunia di mana kita sering tidak cukup tidur, tetapi kita perlu tidur jika ingin otak tetap sehat dan berfungsi secara efisien.
Indigenous economic development corporations can generate income for communities and support the transition to clean energy.
In the fact of economic uncertainty, one question remains: Is it worth investing in a more sustainable Canada, or will it become just another economic burden?
In Indian-administered Kashmir, the Indian government is using tourism as a tactic to strengthen its colonial control of the region.
Les pressions politiques s’intensifient sur le gouvernement fédéral pour qu’il crée un registre des agents étrangers. Mais les antécédents de discrimination raciale incitent à la prudence.
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Professor of American Literature and Religion, University of Victoria
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Assistant Professor, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
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Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, University of Victoria
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Professor of Biology, University of Victoria
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PhD Candidate in Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
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Assistant Teaching Professor, Academic and Technical Writing Program, University of Victoria
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PhD Student, Anthropology, University of Victoria
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Professor of Sustainability and Strategy, University of Victoria
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Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Victoria
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CITA National Postdoctoral Fellow, Astrophysics, University of Victoria
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Associate Professor of Business and Society, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
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Lecturer in Communications, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
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Scientist, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria
