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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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Music as a Space to Relax

Jul 26 2018 | IN Musicians | BY Karin Lee

Adrian Underhill talks about his album cover, why Hillside is his favorite music festival, and what he wishes was different about the music industry.

Youth Fades, but Beauty Remains

Jul 25 2018 | IN Musicians | BY Karin Lee

Birds of Bellwoods speak up about youth, Kintaro’s hair, and the price of a six pack.

Professor Molly Shoichet in the lab. (Roberta Baker/University of Toronto)

Who needs science advice anyway? Governments, for one

Jul 20 2018 | IN Scientists | BY Jim Woodgett

Humans demand progress that can only be achieved through complex, technological means. Shouldn't our elected officials be guided by science?

How the Unique Culture of Waterloo Region Got Me a First-Job that I Actually Like

Jul 20 2018 | IN Workplaces | BY Niara van Gaalen

The importance of providing young Canadians with the opportunities they need to succeed.

Volunteers with Hillside's state-of-the-art Trash Turnaround wagon. (M. Ruby)

A Hillside Family Weekend

Jul 12 2018 | IN Volunteers | BY Jessica Burman

A near-zero waste community of supportive people bonding over music is Jessica Burman’s kind of place.

Lane Burman with his kids at Hillside. (Photo by J. Burman)

Go to Hillside!

Jul 12 2018 | IN Volunteers | BY Lane Burman

After 10 years, Lane Burman’s love of Hillside remains strong.

William the Prince

Jul 11 2018 | IN Musicians | BY Leah Gerber

Award-winning singer songwriter from the Peguis First Nation talks to A\J about music, family, reconciliation and what’s next.

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.

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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

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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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