Jamie Biggar

Today we’re talking about finding our awe in hard times. But first, let’s talk about the moment we’re living through together. We hear again and again from people who feel that we are living through hard times, and that the times will get harder. In Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder, author Dacher Keltner argues that us …

 As you read this, 190 countries are meeting in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a strong global plastic pollution treaty. That’s why this month’s edition of The Advocate is focused on the most effective action you can take right now to push governments for a strong plastic treaty. Plastic production is out of control – choking …

There has been a big shift in recent years from focusing on labels (meat-eater, vegetarian, vegan, etc.) to focusing on simply eating a more plant-based diet.  The research on the benefits of eating more plant-based meals for our health (protecting us from everything from heart disease to depression), and for the planet, keeps getting stronger.  …

Canada Greener Homes Grant The Canada Greener Homes grant has been a victim of its own success. Originally meant to last seven years, Natural Resources Canada will stop taking new applications after just two years because demand was so much higher than expected.  The grants, ranging from $125 to $5,000, and loans of up to $40,000 with zero interest, …

To stop runaway climate change, it is necessary to get governments to use their unique powers to retire fossil fuels and build climate safe communities. The Advocate is a new monthly feature that we will share through the My Climate Plan Weekly newsletter. My Climate Plan is a new membership organization to help people across …

When temperatures plunge below freezing there are many people asking good questions about the performance of EVs (electric vehicles) compared to fossil-fuel powered cars (internal combustion engines, or ICE). While there are some specific challenges faced by EVs in cold weather — and we’ll end this article by sharing how you can prepare for them …

What if I told you that the same organization was responsible for the most popular publication in America and the biggest line items on the federal government’s budget?  That organization is the AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired People), the publication is AARP The Magazine, and the federal line items are Social Security and …

Hi friends,  If you’re reading this, then you’ve seen the headlines and the images – the climate alarm bells are blaring, and progress feels so slow. This letter is for you. We’ve pulled together a world-class team of advocates, scientists, policy-makers and developers with roots in Canada, the US and India to create a new …