environment

AI is destroying the environment one query at a time

Students have the responsibility to reduce their emissions, and that includes AI  There’s no denying that students are turning to AI for help with homework these days. While most of…

‘Our focus is on action’

The School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria (UVic) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. At the time of this milestone, the school’s focus is on community engagement, and…

Fake grass, real problems

When it comes to facilities, the world of professional sports has had to walk a fine line — satisfying the needs of their athletes, the demands of the public, and…

Next term’s climate-focused electives for students in any program

Interested in studying climate change, but don’t know where to start? From the social impact to the historical record of climate change, these environment-focused classes tackle climate issues across a…

Five songs inspired by nature

What better way to read the Climate Issue than with a hand-crafted playlist of nature songs in the background?

The universal size chart

Unifying and regulating sizes has the potential to implement beneficial changes to gender and size inclusivity and the environment.

New school year, “new” me

As September rolls around and back-to-school nerves are fresh, the desire to buy new things to soothe this uneasiness rises dramatically for a good portion of the student population.

Solving the plastic problem: The Martlet’s practical guide to zero-waste living 

In July, the Plastic Free Foundation invites everyone to take part in Plastic Free July, a global campaign encouraging reduced plastic waste.

A look at the B.C. Climate Emergency Campaign’s open letter on climate change

BC Climate Emergency Campaign is a group of organizations uniting to hold the government accountable for climate policy and action.