Alternatives Journal

31/05/2022

We are so excited to share these two Playbook articles with you today. First, we have “Toxic Men, Toxic Earth, Toxic Futures” written by Sophia Sanniti, a scholar in ecological economics, critical ecofeminism, and household sustainability. In this piece, Sophia pulls back the curtain on toxic masculinity as a systemic barrier to environmentalism and shares how we can work to dismantle the capitalist patriarchy to strengthen responses to climate change.

Second, we have an article by David McConnachie on the powerful cultural canvas of sports. In this article, David discusses how the cultural and market influence of sports can be leveraged to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live and play.

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/science-research/the-playbook-for-progress-homepage/

26/05/2022

Today, our Playbook articles include “Higher Stakes” written by Siobhan Mullally, which is an interview with HP Canada’s Head of Sustainability. This article focuses on making genuine progress toward sustainability in corporate spaces. We also have “Building Rainbow Bridges” by Kait Tyschenko all about diversity in the Canadian construction sector. Kait shares their experience making the constructor sector inclusive of the LGBTQ2S+ community and beyond. You won’t want to miss these articles, link below!

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/science-research/the-playbook-for-progress-homepage/

25/05/2022

Join Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy on episode four of Climate of Change as they discuss the ways we must rewire our future, speaking to some great guests who are using existing technologies to make positive climate change. Read below!

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/climate-change/climate-of-change-episode-4-rewiring-the-future-review/

This week we are very excited to be reviewing episode four of Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy’s new podcast Climate of Change, titled “Rewiring the Future”. Before diving into the review, remember, if you’d like to listen for yourself – head over to Audible.ca! The fourth episode begins w...

24/05/2022

We’re back with more Playbook content! First, we have a piece written by our guest editor, Natasha, which is a survey of how to make change and make choices as a new grad in a complicated world. Second is an article by Elizabeth Greenfield on the importance of making change within the home, including her own experiences making environmental and social change as a mother.

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/science-research/the-playbook-for-progress-homepage/

19/05/2022

Today, our Playbook for Progress content includes A\J Publisher David McConnachie's Publisher's Note which explores how this issue was conceived! We are also sharing our Creators page, which gives background info on the A\J team and key contributors as well as our thoughts on what the word “progress” means to us. Read below!
https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/science-research/the-playbook-for-progress-homepage/

17/05/2022

We are so excited to announce the digital launch of another one of our 2021 magazine issues: The Playbook for Progress. This issue, guest edited by Natasha Arsenijevich, is all about how we can make real environmental change in the world in any space and at any level, whether it be government, ENGO, academia, or in the home. This issue aims to address and tackle systemic issues that impede our progress by gathering advice and insights from several leaders and inspiring individuals in all environmental spaces. We can’t wait to continue sharing this content with you on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of June, starting with our Table of Contents and Letter from the Editor Natasha which dives deeper into what the issue is all about, including her own vision for what she hopes the issue provides the broader environmental community. We hope you enjoy the rest of these amazing articles from this issue as much as we do on our online platform.

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/science-research/the-playbook-for-progress-homepage/

Read our new online magazine, 'Playbook for Progress' today! Featuring articles that act as a how to guide for making the world a better place!

13/05/2022

Join Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy on episode three of “Climate of Change” as they discuss the feasibility, possibility, and social equity of solar energy and a clean energy future, featuring guest speakers, including Brett Isaac and Clara Pratte, co-founders and CEOs of Navajo Power.

11/05/2022

Mediating a Marriage on the Rocks: Anderson v. Alberta - This article, written by Andrea Palframan, Director of Communication at RAVEN explores the Beaver Lake Cree Nation's case against Alberta, demanding that Treaty 6 be upheld. This case titled Anderson v. Alberta was launched in 2008, and this March in a landmark ruling the Supreme Court of Canada overturned Alberta’s removal of Beaver Lake Cree’s Advanced Cost order. You definitely don't want to miss this article!

The relationship between Canada and First Nations plays out like a marriage on the rocks. Once upon a time, separate Nations came together: some brought a love of land, and others had more of a lust for it. They made a solemn covenant, sealed the deal in ceremony, and then: […]

06/05/2022

Join Cate Blanchett, Danny Kennedy, and His Royal Highness Prince William for the second episode of Climate of Change! This episode takes a look at the Earthshot prize, the 2021 winners, and how they can inspire us all to create a more sustainable and just future. Read our review of the episode here!

Join Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy as they talk to Prince William about the 2021 Earthshot prize, winners, and resulting initiatives.

04/05/2022

The Crisis Fish - Join Zack Metcalfe for his newest addition to his monthly column! This month Zack took a deep dive into the Atlantic Whitefish, Canada's most endangered species, and the ways we hope to ensure its future survival! Don't miss out on this great article today!

It was the spring of 2016 when I saw my first Atlantic whitefish, an infant, squirming and spasming in the holding tank of a rotary screw trap. It was such an inconspicuous creature, indistinguishable from the myriad minnows of my youth, but I knew better than to take this sighting […]

29/04/2022

Climate of Change - Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy’s new podcast dives into the ground-breaking work being done by inspirational innovators to tackle our world’s biggest environmental challenges. These episodes will be reviewed weekly, with the first review below!

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/climate-change/climate-of-change-episode-1-review/

Climate of change is a new podcast hosted by Australian actress Cate Blanchett, and Danny Kennedy, CEO of New Energy Nexus (NEX) the world’s leading ecosystem of funds and accelerators supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs, and environmental activists. This Audible Original podcast can be ...

27/04/2022

Whale Nation: This amazing piece written by Zack Metcalfe takes a deep dive into the St Lawrence Estuary, named by Zack as the "Whale Nation" due to the plethora of whales found here! Read on to find out more about his firsthand experiences with these amazing animals when camping at Paradis Marin!

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/climate-change/whale-nation/

In few places on Earth have the forces of geology, hydrology and biology conspired more successfully to attract the whale nation.

26/04/2022

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Alternatives Journal & Elevation Pictures would like to give our followers the chance to win a copy of the new film THE LAST TOURIST. The Last Tourist explores our ability to harness tourism’s power in a way that creates shared value for all – travellers and host communities alike – while preserving the places and natural resources we treasure most.

Like & comment on this post to be entered to win. Winners will be contacted by direct message.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQi6PU11mZY

The Last Tourist is out now on Digital and On-Demand platforms. Winners will be chosen on Friday and will each receive a digital copy of The Last Tourist on Apple iTunes/TV.

22/04/2022

Happy Earth Day! This month, in collaboration with Earth Day Canada we created our 'Every Day Eco-Heroes' series which shines a spotlight on environmental communicators who make every day, Earth Day. Today's eco-hero is the inspiring Melina Laboucan-Massimo. We wish you all a happy, and sustainable Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! As we began preparing to celebrate today, we created our Every Day Eco-Heroes series in collaboration with Earth Day Canada, which shines a spotlight on Canadian environmental activists who make every day Earth Day. So far we’ve had an article about the incredibly inspiring Autumn...

21/04/2022

As of this Tuesday, our online magazine 'The Future of Us' in collaboration with WWF-Canada has been posted in its entirety! You can now find all articles, as well as a link to the magazine PDF where you can view the full magazine, and even download it if you'd like!

Read all of these amazing articles here https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/aj-2/the-future-of-us-homepage/ today!

Thank you to all of the amazing writers, designers, and editors who put so much work into creating such an amazing magazine, and of course, thank you to WWF-Canada for such a great collaborative experience! We are sad to reach the conclusion of this magazine, but don't worry, there will be some more great magazines coming out online soon!

19/04/2022

Happy Tuesday! Today's articles in collaboration with WWF-Canada feature a book review of 'The Monsanto Papers', and a film review of 'Secrets of Whales'. Sadly, these are the final articles from our 'The Future of Us' issue! Read these articles, and the rest of the issue here today!
https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/aj-2/the-future-of-us-homepage/

19/04/2022

Continuing our "Every Day Eco-Heroes" series in collaboration with Earth Day Canada, we are incredibly excited to share our second eco-hero, Shefaza Esmail - a researcher, teacher, and nature-lover (and more!), who inspires us to treat every day like it's Earth day!

At this point, in our current world, we are all aware of the multitude of environmental issues that we are facing. And with climate change and sustainability being such hot topics in our media, we are all aware of at least a few solutions to these problems, such as conserving […]

18/04/2022

Today's article in collaboration with Earth Day Canada , titled 'Touch the Earth' by A/J's Siobhan Mullally looks at the ways we can reconnect with the Earth through our own gardens! This spring, consider spending some time in your garden, it'll help with any eco-anxiety you may have, and you can feel the satisfaction of growing your own food!

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/sustainable-life/touch-the-earth/

14/04/2022

Another Thursday means more great magazine articles! Continuing our collaboration with WWF-Canada , today's magazine post features two excellent new book reviews titled 'A Guide to Better Choices' and 'Memoirs of the extinct'. Read here today!
https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/aj-2/the-future-of-us-homepage/

14/04/2022

The Nature Force is a groundbreaking collaboration between Ducks Unlimited Canada along with 15 players in the insurance industry, with the aim of using natural infrastructure to adapt to, and mitigate climate change impacts by attenuating flood risk. Read more about this incredible initiative today!

When thinking about the future, unfortunately, it is impossible to think of one that does not involve climate change. As a result, climate change mitigation and adaptation measures need to be quickly implemented into society to create climate-resilient communities. This is where the newly formed ‘...

12/04/2022

Happy Tuesday! Today's articles in collaboration with WWF-Canada feature a wonderful Q&A with WWF-Canada CEO Megan Leslie and President Emeritus Monte Hummel, as well as a film review of Roundup, an short film by Nettie Wild. Don't miss these article today!

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/aj-2/the-future-of-us-homepage/

11/04/2022

Have you heard of eco-anxiety? Today's article 'Addressing Eco-Anxiety' touches on the condition which many have been feeling in increasing numbers. Read today to find out what exactly eco-anxiety is, how to deal with it, and how you can turn this feeling into action!

When thinking about the future, and specifically the future of our planet, do you find yourself often feeling overwhelmed or worried? As environmentalists, I’m sure you have all felt this feeling – the despair that we aren’t, and will never do enough, and the demotivation felt when another env...

08/04/2022

In collaboration with Earth Day Canada we are excited to begin our series "Every Day Eco-Heroes" which is centred around shining a spotlight on environmental activists who make every day Earth Day. The first article is about the inspirational Autumn Peltier and the activism she has done since the young age of 12. Read here today!

In celebration of this upcoming Earth Day on April 22, we are excited to be creating this series in collaboration with Earth Day Canada. The theme of this year’s celebration was launched yesterday, and is centered around eco-anxiety and turning that feeling into action. As such, we created the “...

07/04/2022

Today we have two great articles from our collaboration with WWF-Canada that we are so excited to share! 'Victory Songs' touches on the recovery of the whooping crane, and the hope it brings for other species at risk, and 'What's Peat Got to Do with it' explains the importance of peatland ecosystems and why their protection is crucial. Be sure to read here today! https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/aj-2/the-future-of-us-homepage/

06/04/2022

The Very Last of the Atlantic Caribou - Join Zack Metcalfe in his newest monthly column, continuing his Eastern Perspectives series! This exceptionally written piece takes a look at the population and distribution of the Atlantic Caribou over time in Canada, and the conservation measures we need to take to ensure their future!

I found her on my third day, a speck of honey and cream lost in the shimmering savannas atop Mont Albert, Quebec. Through my camera lens I saw a robust and healthy coat, a head without antlers but with the unmistakable contours of the Woodland caribou, her face calm and […]

05/04/2022

A new week brings new articles from our collaboration with WWF-Canada! Today we have two amazing articles for you to read. 'Game Changer' touches on how video games can be used in environmental communication and 'Returning to the Muskeg' touches on the importance of the muskeg to ecology as well as cultural identity. Be sure to read these articles here today! https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/aj-2/the-future-of-us-homepage/

04/04/2022

We all have a different reason for being environmentalists, what's yours? Today's piece takes a look at A\J employees Alex and Siobhan's reasons for being the best environmentalists they can be as we look forward to celebrating Earth Day this month!

We all have a different reason why we became environmentalists. For some of us, it is a lived experience, for others, it is through education, or by being inspired by the actions of others. In this piece, A\J employees Siobhan Mullally and Alex Goddard take a look back to what […]

01/04/2022

Happy April everyone! In anticipation of Earth Day🌍 on the 22nd, we are excited to be creating a series titled "Every Day Eco-Heroes", celebrating those who make every day earth day. This series will begin next week Friday, don't miss today's stage setter piece! This piece goes over the history of Earth Day, as well as explains our upcoming series!

I’m sure you all know about Earth Day which happens every year on April 22nd. However, do you know the history behind it, or where we could be without it? The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in the USA. Prior to this, it was a common sight to […]

31/03/2022

Happy Thursday everyone! We are excited to be continuing our magazine in collaboration with WWF-Canada with two new articles today. Today's articles touch on how Priority Threat Management (PTM) is being used to create a better conservation model, as well as how IQ or Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, meaning traditional knowledge - is contributing to a more holistic conservation model with the Aviqtuuq IPCA in Nunavut. Be sure to read here today!

https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/aj-2/the-future-of-us-homepage/

29/03/2022

Hey there Facebook, nice to see you again! We're very happy to announce we are back on Facebook just in time for our new online magazine! In collaboration with WWF-Canada we created "The Future of Us". For a variety of reasons, we have decided to switch to a digital first strategy, and are so excited to share that every Tuesday and Thursday new articles will be added to this main magazine page. There are already a few great ones ready to be read so be sure to check them out today! :)

Dear Reader, Thank you for joining us as we begin our online magazine series. This page will act as the Table of Contents of the magazine, and will be updated every Tuesday and Thursday as new content is added. We hope you enjoy our new digital first strategy, and thank […]