The Environmental Bill of Rights is a proposal meant to protect the environment in Prince Edward Island and those who live in it by providing the platform, the tools for Islanders to be actively involved in the process of protecting the environment, holding companies accountable for damaging the environment.

Due to the pandemic, many events are being kept online. If you can’t make it outside to join a community initiative, consider listening in on the main summit tomorrow or taking time to learn more about what others are doing around the world!

Social justice happens when human rights are respected; on the contrary, social injustice occurs in situations where equals are treated unequally — trampling on the rights of select groups based on arbitrary biases. Not only is this cruel and hateful, these ridged attitudes towards others impact our society’s ability for flexible thinking and the evolution of more inclusive practices. Which as we have all witnessed in politics over the last few years, can be detrimental to helping climate change.

It’s so rewarding to learn about the world around me and how I can be a better, more eco-conscious contributor to it. Here is a list of ten of my favorite books to challenge your thinking and current contributions to help future generations. I’ve covered the basics with this list: learn about zero waste living, how to make long-term changes, the effects of climate change, and more.