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"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman
"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman
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These Microbes Gobble Up Plastic Waste Pollution
A natural enzyme can break down plastic waste pollution, allowing the plastic to be eaten up before it reaches delicate ecosystems.
Handwashed Clothes: A Hidden Source of Microplastics
Most people around the world wash their clothes by hand, making the impact of microplastics likely larger than we know.
Sustainable Mining: How Scientists Help Canada Lead Responsible Mineral Extraction
Concerned scientists are working to ensure that mining remains an increasingly sustainable industry, setting a global standard.
Whale-friendly Fishing: A Deep Dive Into Ashored’s Sustainable Fishing Technology
Ashored is pioneering sustainable fishing practices with novel fishing gear solutions, maximizing fishing yields and protecting marine ecosystems.
From Clothing to Coastlines: Understanding Microplastic Pollution in Marine Ecosystems
As public concern over plastic pollution intensifies, research reveals how pervasive microplastics have become across ecosystems and inside our bodies.
A New Tool for Mapping the Environmental Footprints of Canadian Diets
A new tool from researchers at the University of Toronto could help guide Canadians toward more sustainable diets.
Building the 15-Minute City: Tracking Sustainable Urban Living in Toronto
Shedding light on the 15-minute city paradigm of sustainable urban living.
Climate & Agriculture: Leafhopper Pests Surge in Strawberry Fields
Surging leafhoppers and disease in strawberry fields linked to warmer weather conditions.
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