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The United Nations Debates Cannabis

Jessica Steinberg

Inside the walls that represent all flags, during the 62nd Commission of Narcotic Drugs (CND) at the UN, there was a buzz going around about cannabis. It was a predictable tee-off between cannabis the killer (and arrest those who use it) versus cannabis the medicine (and regulate its use). From the criminalized Filipino—Russian side to the legalized Uruguayan—Canadian side of the spectrum, it defined nations united by divided views on cannabis.

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Extend Your Growing Season With A Climate Controlled Garden

Although 16 of the last 17 years are considered to have been the warmest since climate data was made available, the fact remains that winters in Canada and the northern United States are harsh.
April 24, 2019
Albert Mondor

CAFO: Plenty Of Animals, Plenty Of Harmful Effects

One of the primary ways that modern agriculture has become compromised is a general lack of attention towards balance and diversity. Rather than rely on the wisdom of Mother Nature to produce her abundance, our efforts involve the faulty logic of increased yields at all costs and the use of artificial methods that push and disturb to the point of degeneration in an attempt to grow living systems.
April 15, 2019
Evan Folds

The Health And Medicinal Properties Of Common Garden Weeds

As passionate growers, we all hope for beautiful flower beds, productive vegetable gardens, and lush patches of herbs. A place where different colors, shapes, and sizes blend perfectly in harmony to satisfy our artistic goals.
April 8, 2019
Caroline Rivard

Recycling Lost Space To Grow Food

With the increasing urban sprawl, food to feed city dwellers must be produced far away from where it is consumed. Food must be transported to cities by air, rail or truck, generating significant amounts of pollutants and greenhouse gases. According to the Worldwatch Institute, the food that makes up a typical American plate must be transported an average of 1,500 miles before being eaten.
April 1, 2019
Albert Mondor

Paul Newman’s Famous Watch Does The Environment Some Good

James Cox has felt an enormous weight of responsibility ever since selling his watch at auction a little over a year ago. He wants to care for others and do good things in the world, while also finding the right people with the drive and passion to inspire change. That’s no easy feat. A philanthropist with a keen interest in the environment, the foods we eat, and how we interact with nature, Cox doesn’t just blindly write cheques; he takes the time to make sure he’s doing it right.
March 25, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs