Twelve ways to build community - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBImproves mental wellbeing by providing a sense of belonging. Offers safety and security. Encourages collective action. Builds and sustains resilience. Community is a foundational part of the human experience. It enables people …
Top 10 things you can do about climate change - David Suzuki …
WEB1. Urge government to take bold, ambitious climate action now. In 2021, top climate scientists issued a “code red for humanity,” warning that this is our last chance to implement the transformational changes necessary to keep warming below 1.5 C and avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate chaos. Canada’s climate targets are still critically insufficient to do our fair share on the ...
The Dirty Dozen: BHA and BHT - David Suzuki Foundation
WEB1. U.S. National Library of Medicine, in Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents, 2010, https://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov. 2. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans vol. 17 (Paris: International Agency for Research on Cancer), vol. 40 (1986).
Is borax safe? - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBTo disinfect: Use food-grade hydrogen peroxide (three per cent) in a spray bottle. Spray on hard surfaces and wipe clean. Rub half a lemon on a dirty cutting board, then wipe clean.(Add salt for extra cleaning power.) Place the other half in a bowl, microwave for one minute then use it to rub down the inside of your microwave.
Defining Forest Degradation in Canada - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBCanada pledges to combat climate change and biodiversity loss by 2030, focusing on halting deforestation and land degradation. Despite scientific evidence linking forest degradation to climate and biodiversity concerns, insufficient government attention persists in primary and old-growth forests. This undermines Canada's credibility in urging global action, hindering effective, worldwide ...
How to keep cats out of the garden - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBUse scent to keep the cats away. Cats dislike the smell of rue, lavender and pennyroyal, Coleus canina and lemon thyme. Plant a few of these throughout the garden.
Canada’s carbon pricing (a.k.a. “carbon tax”) explained
WEBEffective carbon levies rise regularly to give people and businesses time to adjust. Canada’s carbon levy started in 2019 at C$20 per tonne and went up by $10 a year to $50 in 2022. It’s now increasing by $15 a year until 2030, when it will reach $170 per tonne. The most recent increase in April 2024 to C$80 per tonne adds only about three ...
Our Work - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBThrough evidence-based research, policy analysis, education and citizen empowerment, we protect the natural environment to create a sustainable Canada.
The Dirty Dozen: PEG Compounds and their contaminants
WEBPEG s (polyethylene glycols) are petroleum-based compounds that are widely used in cosmetics as thickeners, solvents, softeners, and moisture-carriers. PEG s are commonly used as cosmetic cream bases. They are also used in pharmaceuticals as laxatives. Health and Environmental Hazards. Depending on manufacturing processes, PEG s may be contaminated with measurable amounts of ethylene oxide and ...
Make every drop count: Water conservation tips
WEBWater conservation is not just an individual responsibility; it's a collective effort that can have substantial benefits for the environment. These simple yet effective tips will help you reduce water use at home, outdoors and when travelling.