food security

Resilience is not just about climate change but Elliott Cappell, Toronto's chief resilience officer, tells National Observer that climate change is at the heart of his work.

The Quebec government is defending its environmental credentials after unveiling a major cement factory that is expected to produce a massive carbon footprint.

Some climate deniers claim carbon dioxide is good for plants, and plants are good for people, so we should aim to pump even more CO2 into the atmosphere than we already are.

A Montreal-based startup wants to tackle food insecurity in the north with aquaponic farms that could produce food all year long.

The son of a Canadian pastor who was imprisoned for more than two years in North Korea said that faith is what kept his father and their whole family going throughout the entire ordeal.

Nu Grocery, Ottawa's very first zero-waste grocery store, is slated to open in Hintonburg in July.

Three major grocery chains — Loblaws, Sobeys and Metro — are taking part.

“Sustainability needs to become mainstream,” says Ottawa teacher-turned-entrepreneur Valerie Leloup. “It may not be top of mind right now, but I will work very hard to make it top of mind.”

Since escorting elderly moms to and from a hunger strike in Kenya 25 years ago, Njeri Kabeberi has not stopped fighting for human rights.

Great creative. Grow sprouts. Spice up root veggies with herbs. And don't forget, spring is around the corner.

Trash is the new culinary treasure for some creative chefs who are repurposing ingredients normally destined for the garbage.

Canada is grappling with hunger on its own turf with over 4 million Canadians experiencing food insecurity - a lack of access to the variety or quantity of food they need due to lack of money.

The government found that ground beef treated with irradiation is safe to eat and retains its nutritional value, taste, texture and appearance.

Intensified climate events and armed conflicts have triggered severe food crises around the world.