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Be inspired by the perseverance and outside-the-box thinking of other environmentalists who have broken new ground.

Davide Direnzo, Danny Michel, Mark McIntyre and Robert Carli

The Adventures of Danny Michel

An interview with Canada’s creative music-tech tinkering, planet-protecting troubadour.

Elephant Revival Band

If the Sky Could Talk

And other environmental considerations in an interview with the women of Elephant Revival.

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Red Carpet, Green Dress

Suzy Amis Cameron weaves sustainability into the Oscars.

Enviro Vogue: Timeless Style that Puts the Planet First

A look at the outfits and products that prove sustainability and style can go hand-in-hand.

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Moccasin Identifier Project

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Adam Morgan

The idea is simple but impactful: a moccasin stencilled on the ground to recognize and honour the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples.

Songs are the Oxygen

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Marcia Ruby

Stories and strategies behind the Lowest of the Low’s new album.

How the Grand River Water Walk Came to Be

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Mary Anne Caibaiosai

Mary Anne Caibaiosai tells the story of healing and community-building of the 2018 All Nations Grand River Water walk, which took place from September 15-29, 2018 from Dundalk to Fort Erie.

Wonders of the Sea 3D team exploring coral reefs.

Wonders of the Sea – an A\J Q & A with Jean-Michel Cousteau

Mar 25 2019 | IN Wildlife | BY Adam Morgan

An oceanographic explorer is using new technology to dive deeper and shed light on threats that put the world’s oceans at risk.

Eastern Prairie White Fringed Orchid (Platanthera leucophaea). Photo by / Josh

Endangered species are not red tape

Feb 25 2019 | IN Wildlife | BY Anne Bell

Op Ed explains why we citizens need to protect Ontario's nature – and how we can take action now (March 4 deadline -- make your voice heard).

Beyond Crisis, written , directed and edited by Kai Reimer-Watts, Toronto Creati

Feb 12 2019 | IN Pollution | REVIEWED BY Gideon Forman

A story of hope for a rapidly changing world

Feb 06 2019 | IN Water | BY Mary Anne Caibaiosai

Nga zhichige Nibi onji – We do it for the water.

Abeego wraps covering bowls and glasses.

It's a Wrap! A Non-Toxic Substitute for Plastic Wrap, That Is

Sep 05 2014 | IN Innovators | BY Eric Nay

The compostable Abeego food wrap offers a healthy, environmentally-friendly alternative to smothering your food in plastic.

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Schindler's Pissed

Sep 2012 | IN In Defence of Science 38.5 | BY Stephen Bocking

Full article available online

Freshwater science pioneer David Schindler fires back about tar sands development, closing the Experimental Lakes Area, and why researchers should speak out.

$NIGHT\SHIFT, November 2, 9pm to 3am. Presented by A\J.$

A\J Presents NIGHT\SHIFT, Kitchener's Own Overnight Arts Festival

Oct 23 2013 | IN Artists | BY Laura McDonald

Kitchener’s inaugural nuit blanche-style festival of art, culture, bright ideas and nocturnal adventure!

Wild Canada Takes Nature Documentaries to a Whole New Level

Mar 12 2014 | IN Innovators | BY Janet Kimantas

Using cutting-edge technology, the breathtaking series shows you Canada like you’ve never seen it before – and “puts people back in the picture” of our natural world.

$Coy wolves. Textile over taxidermy forms, found fur and accessories. A\J$

May 2012 | IN Art & Media 38.3 | BY Janice Wright Cheney

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When artist Janice Wright Cheney found out that the eastern coyote was part wolf, she did this.

North American Black Bears in captivity at Marineland, Ontario

Animal Use and Abuse in Fashion and Entertainment

Apr 2014 | IN Sharing 40.2 | BY Laura McDonald

Web Exclusive

A photo gallery and interview with animal rights activist and photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur.

Beehive Design Collective - stories of bees and alternatives economies

Pollinating Resilience

Feb 2014 | IN Resource Wars 40.1 | BY Laura McDonald

Interactive

The Beehive Collective draws out the big picture of resistance to exploitive development in Mesoamerica. Take an interactive tour of a scene from their Mesoamérica Resiste poster.

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