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Human Impacts

Posted items related to the Anthropocene, Earth’s most recent historical period, and the effects of the human species on the planet’s geology, climate, ecosystems, and extinction rates as these are experienced both locally and globally.

International lawyers draft plan to criminalise ecosystem destruction

The Guardian. “International lawyers are drafting plans for a legally enforceable crime of ecocide – criminalising destruction of the world’s ecosystems…” which if/when it is adopted will have implications for urban planning departments in habitats such as Nanaimo. And even… Continue Reading →

What Will Your Future Coastal Holidays Look Like?

The Tyee. Although the focus on beach tourism may not closely fit Nanaimo, the concept of rising local sea levels in the coming 50 years certainly does. We will experience the same higher levels as Vancouver. Consequently, Nanaimo Council may… Continue Reading →

‘Normal Is the Problem’

The Tyee. If you are looking for some thinking on how best to move forward in Nanaimo – or anywhere else, for that matter – you won’t go wrong by including this in your background reading. [ARTICLE LINK]

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