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4 articles from CBC - Technology & Science News
How some Canadians are treating the planet with a more sustainable Halloween
There are scary aspects to Halloween aside from the traditional goblins and ghouls, and they're linked to the annual festivities that can impact the planet. Residents of Thunder Bay, Ont., offers some Earth-friendly ways to spook it...
In Iceland, can a revolutionary new process actually help stop global warming?
Scientists have known for decades how to scrub the air of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide. But doing it in a cost-effective way has been prohibitive. A new facility in Iceland may have a crucial...
This Dutch tower makes elite green design affordable. But is it actually green?
The Trudo Vertical Forest in the Dutch city of Eindhoven copies the iconic Bosco Verticale in Milan, where apartments go for millions of dollars. But unlike the Bosco, Eindhoven’s tower is filled with public...
Youth are 'wired' to push for change, researcher says about why they're climate choice influencers
Youth "are literally wired to challenge the status quo," which is why they tend to be at the forefront of movements like the fight against climate change, says a University of Waterloo researcher. Shakti Ramkumar is among young people driving change and will join other Canadians at the Glasgow climate change...