exploring ecological law and policy
Essay for International Public Law Course, 2021. Preprint. Abstract The biodiversity crisis has been compared to a war that we are losing. International environmental laws are meant to protect but the combative language and actions around our relationship with nature remains. The Eurocentric legal grounding of nature as property is problematic as ecological systems do …
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It is hard to imagine ‘Mother Earth’ being discussed in the board rooms in the heart of oil and gas country in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. But times may be changing. In 2019 an article discussing rights of nature and the duty to consult was published in the Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law. Laura …
News of decling numbers of bees has filled the news over the last several years. Researchers quickly starting looking into why but finding the answers hasn't been easy. Speculation includes pesticides, parasites, climate change, poor husbandry, habitat loss and monoculture farming. Or all of the above. The honey bee population decline was deemed Colony Collapse …
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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation has wrapped up a successful first annual Environmental Gathering. It was an amazing opportunity to hear from range of speakers and dive into discussions. Some of the insights are just too good not to share. Stephen Carter, political mastermind and our keynote on Friday, let's start with you. You were an enigma. No one around …
The American presidential race, as entertaining as it to watch here in the relative safety of the North, reveals a distinct difference in ideals. The democrats believe climate change is a thing. The Republicans not so much. Both parties' candidates are privy to the journal articles and scientists or have advisors who can distill it down for them. …
It is even more critical now that we the bring in 25,000 refugees by January 1. The Paris attacks (and others this year) need to strengthen our resolve not weaken it. This isn't a business deal, a trade agreement, or a diplomatic exercise. Time is not a luxury they have. Yes there are risks. We …
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"Sit still and quit fidgeting!" How often did we hear that when we were in school? I know my kids heard it plenty but I don't think it ever did much good. Kids need to move. Turns out research has shown that the the "sit still" command is counter productive and possibly even detrimental. Let …
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Artwork printed on fabric can be made into an acoustic panel. A functional and truly unique idea as an headboard as well. Here are some other ideas for complimenting your bed with artwork
Angela C. Waite 