There has been a lot of buzz over the last few years about how we can improve community safety and well-being without always being so dependent on our police services, and other levels of government. All too often the answers are staring us right in the face. One of the solutions is improving our surroundings, in other words our built environment and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a game-changer.
In Need of a Champion: Reviving the Practice of CPTED (Essay)
Last month, we traveled to Edmonton to give a one-day workshop to a group of participants attending the annual conference of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA). The topic of our workshop was the practice of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in rural communities. Since there’s barely enough time in a one-day workshop […]
Planting Trees By The Millions To Fight Climate Change
April 22 is Earth Day, an opportunity to invest in our planet. This article explains how you can support an Indigenous-led conservation project that is planting millions of trees to rehabilitate beetle infested forest. Every tree counts!
Car Rentals Save your City from Disaster
Although in the short term, car rental services may encourage car use, they are still a step toward a congestion-free and more comfortable urban space in which parking problems and overcrowded streets will be a thing of the past, traffic experts are convinced.
4 Exotic Places For Avid Bird-Watchers To Move To
For the avid “birder”, the hobby is a great excuse to go globetrotting to try and spot these colourful winged creatures, with every corner of the world playing host to endemic species. Unfortunately, however, not many of us have the time to jet off to every continent. This article explores the top countries that, if you’re determined, you can permanently resettle in to get your regular fix of birding.
4 Things You Could Do Easily To Reduce Waste
Adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle takes time, so to get you started, here are a few suggestions to help you easily make some changes and reduce the amount of waste you contribute to the planet.
Reflections on COP26
Reflections by the author of her attendance at COP26. The article refers to the pact and agreements made at COP 26 and provides reflections on the author’s attendance and the presentation of her book at COP26.
How Sustainable Living Can Help the Environment and Your Health
We (and future generations) only have one Earth, and we’re seeing it burn before our eyes due to climate change. But by shifting the narrative and realizing that a sustainable lifestyle can actually help improve our health and quality of life, we might be able to create widespread support and change. Here’s how.
How to Positively Impact the Urban Island Effect
The heat is rising on our planet. If you live in a city, you may notice even more alarming levels of warmth. This is the urban island effect, a phenomenon that could actually be deadly — especially for residents of low-income neighborhoods — if not deterred.
Cultivating a Holistic Sustainability Mindset
True corporate responsibility doesn’t come from a few superficial improvements to your practices; it comes from a deep commitment to making ethical changes across the board. This is where a holistic sustainability mindset is vital.
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