Edmonton Environmental Initiative by Kent Zerbin: A Climate-Resilient Home
Kent Zerbin, a lifelong Edmonton resident, has made significant contributions to his hometown by promoting environmental sustainability. In 2011, Kent launched an environmental initiative...
Edmonton’s Urban Forestry: Challenges, Solutions, and the Path Forward
Edmonton's urban forest is an integral part of life in the city. These beautiful green spaces not only support ecological balance and provide various...
How to Combat Harmful Plants in Edmonton
Edmonton is home to a wide variety of plants, but not all of them benefit the environment. Invasive weeds have become a significant problem...
Residential Development & Urban Growth in Alberta
Alberta’s population and economic activity are rising fast, leading to considerable changes in residential development. An influx of newcomers from across Canada and overseas,...
Edmonton’s Blatchford Project – Preserving Ecology
Many cities around the world face significant environmental issues such as air pollution and poor ecology. Harmful emissions, polluted air, and carbon dioxide negatively...
Fishing Features in Edmonton
Fishing is a favorite pastime for people of all ages. It allows individuals to relax, connect with nature, and enjoy a rewarding catch. Edmonton...
The History of Waste Disposal in Early 20th-Century Edmonton
"Everyone creates waste, but no one does anything about it."
These words, attributed to 20th-century engineer A. Haddow, highlight a key challenge faced by Edmonton...
Grierson Dump: Edmonton’s Early 20th Century Waste Crisis
In the early 20th century, Edmonton faced significant challenges with waste management and disposal. Citizens were largely unaware of the environmental damage caused by...
Air Quality Monitoring in Edmonton
Like many other cities, Edmonton faces challenges with air pollution, which has significant negative impacts on the health of people and animals. Pollution stems...
Hydropower in Alberta: The History of Manitoba’s First Hydroelectric Plant
Hydropower has historically been one of Alberta's oldest and most important energy sources. For over 2,000 years, people have developed ways to harness the...