Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Journalist | Vancouver |
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About Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Marc Fawcett-Atkinson is a reporter and writer covering food systems, climate, disinformation, and plastics and the environment for Canada’s National Observer.
His ongoing investigations of the plastic industry in Canada won him a Webster Award's nomination in environmental reporting in 2021. He was also a nominee for a Canadian Association of Journalists's award for his reporting on disinformation.
Marc has previously written for High Country News, the Literary Review of Canada, and other publications on topics exploring relationships between people and their social and physical environments.
He holds an M.A. in journalism from the University of British Columbia and a B.A. in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic.
Bee species are in decline — and our food systems depend on them
Almost a quarter of the estimated 20,000 bee species on Earth may be in decline, researchers have found. The January study is the first time the well-being of pollinators has been assessed on a global scale, with previous concerns of declining wild pollinator populations based on local or regional studies.
Spooked by COVID-19, B.C. invests in food processing, supply chain
The provincial government announced last month that it will provide up to $14.25 million in funding for B.C.’s manufacturing sector, including food and beverage processing.
DFO is making new fishing rules. Will they work?
Earlier this month, the federal government proposed a suite of changes to Canada’s fishing regulations that will force DFO to bring depleted commercial fish stocks back to abundant levels. It’s a move advocates say is a step in the right direction, but still might not be enough.
Recycling key to plastic crisis, says group behind new plastic ‘pact’ — but is it?
On Wednesday, a coalition of major businesses, environmental organizations, and the federal government announced a new initiative to eliminate plastic waste: the Canada Plastic Pact.
Plants key ingredient to eating local, sustainably: researchers
Eating more plants is the key to eating local and sustainably, according to a recent study modelling how more than 350 major U.S. cities could feed themselves.
Feds stay quiet as Biden calls on U.S. grocers to offer pandemic pay
The new Biden administration is pushing U.S. grocers to once again offer their employees pandemic pay — an effort Canadian labour advocates say is needed from governments in Canada as well.
COVID-19 hurting Canadians’ food security and feeding anxiety: study
People who suffered financially due to the pandemic were almost twice as likely to report moderate or severe anxiety in a new survey than those who kept their jobs. According to more recent data, a fifth of Canadian households reported still struggling to make ends meet.
Food banks aren't the answer to hunger, researchers say
Valerie Tarasuk wouldn’t be surprised if food charities receive record donations this holiday season. But she knows millions of Canadians will still go hungry.
Food prices are set to rise in 2021 — and farmers, food-insecure people will take a hit
A Canadian family of four can expect to spend almost $700 more for their food next year, according to a report released Tuesday. That’s about a five per cent increase compared to 2020.
Feds to pay dairy farmers $1.4B over next 3 years, speeding up trade deal compensation
Canadian dairy farmers will receive over $1.4 billion in the next three years from the federal government to compensate for recent trade deals.