The Environmentalist
By Adi Varsano
The Environmentalist Apr 22, 2021
Influencers: From Likes to Litter
Exposing the truth about influencer marketing on the environment and how influencers can make better use of their platforms for the sake of the planet.
How to stay healthy while minimizing plastic waste on vacation
Revealing the ways in which you can avoid plastic bottle usage while ensuring a healthy digestive system on vacation.
Can Canada's Energy Grid Keep Up With The EV Surge?
Explaining the current status of Canada's power grid and how we can transition to support the new wave of EV's.
Should Oil and Gas Companies Release Their CleanTech Patents into the Public Domain?
Was COP27 a Success?
Explaining what COP27 is and its history. Outlining the main topics discussed this year, some key takeaways, and future steps.
Is Carbon Capture and Storage the Future of Carbon Removal?
Outlining what CCS is, how it works, and whether or not its a viable solution for the future of carbon removal.
Should restaurants implement a penalty for uneaten food?
Food waste is a global issue impacting countries across the globe. The biggest culprits of food waste are in fact restaurants so I'm diving into the pros and cons of implementing a fee for uneaten food.
Circular Economy
Outlining our current economic model, and explaining why transitioning to a more circular one is favourable for the environment.
Is biomass fuel actually carbon neutral?
Explaining what biomass is, how it can be used to generate fuel, and the potential impacts this conversion process realizes.
Are safari's ethical?
Uncovering the truth about what safari's are capable of doing to animals and outlining sustainable alternatives.
Global Waste Trade
Describing what the global waste trade is, how it impacts the global north and south, and what our next steps should be.
Should we adapt to climate change rather than avert it?
Explaining the impacts of mitigating and adapting to climate change and what either/both mean for future generations.
Is low carbon beef actually low carbon?
Explaining how cattle pollute, what low carbon beef entails, and determining whether beef can actually be low carbon.
Is killing invasive species considered animal cruelty?
Explaining what invasive species are, what animal cruelty entails, and deciphering whether there is any overlap between them.
Is the Ozone actually on the road to recovery?
Explaining what the Ozone is, what happened to it, and explaining what's happening to it now.
Is Greta Thunberg a hero or a villain?
Explaining who Greta Thunberg is, how she started out, and determining whether her efforts are admirable or simply disdainful.
Do we need to end capitalism to combat the climate crisis?
Explaining what Capitalism is, how it affects the environment, and what can be done so the two can both thrive.
Unlawning
Water War
Outlining the water wars thesis, what it means, which hot spot regions are in danger of said war, and possible next steps.
The dangers of Corporate Greenwashing
Explaining what Corporate Greenwashing is, the dangers of its use, and outlining how to combat the issue by making more informed choices.
The ugly truth of the beauty industry
Explaining how the packaging, content, and production of makeup products are harmful both to us and the environment.
Should GMO’s be promoted as part of a sustainable agricultural economy?
Explaining what GMO's are, and the pros and cons of their potential implementation.
Should we protect natural habitats from invasive species?
Describing what invasive species are, what they do, how they are spread, the consequences of their introduction, and what we can do to stop them!
Is there a correlation between mosquitoes and climate change?
Figuring out whether or not there is a relationship between the increase in mosquitoes seen and climate change, and offering potential solutions to the problems that may arise from this increase.
Is asteroid mining the future of the mining industry?
Explaining what asteroids are, what asteroid mining entails, and how it is becoming the future of the mining industry.
Should meat eaters hunt their own meat?
Explaining how hunting your own meat is more; humane, sustainable, healthy, and overall just better for the planet than buying packaged farmed animals at a store.
is organic farming actually better than conventional farming?
Debunking the notion that organic farming is better for human health and for the environment, while also explaining how increasing demand impacts quality, and providing solutions for both the short/long-term.
Does Beyond Meat belong in the meat aisle?
Defining Beyond Meat, discussing their goals, and outlining the opposition that animal based meat companies have with their goals.
How sustainable is the zero-waste industry?
Should we conserve the wilderness if animals suffer in their natural habitats?
Breaking down the misconception that wild animals are safer in captivity and outlining when captivity is actually necessary and beneficial.
Should carbon taxes be implemented?
Explaining what carbon taxes are, the pros and cons of its implementation, and my take on it!
The dangers of rising sea levels
Explaining the causes, dangers, and feasible solutions to combatting the rise in sea levels.
Seaspiracy Overview
Summarizing the main concepts of the Netflix Documentary Seaspiracy
Are electric cars actually better for the planet?
Outlining the differences between thermal/electric cars and debunking the myth that electric cars to date are better for the planet.
Is overpopulation a myth?
Explaining the negative effects of overpopulation on the environment, but at the same time debunking the myth.
Are plant-based diets actually sustainable?
Breaking down the myth the vegan/vegetarian diets are better for the planet, listen to find out how!
Are social media influencers responsible for glorifying fast fashion?
Explaining what fast fashion is, whether or not social media influencers are responsible for it, and what we can do to prevent its negative environmental effects.
Is Thorium the future of nuclear power?
Going over the history of power plants, outlining the problems with old/conventional power plants, and explaining why Thorium is the answer to all of our problems!
Is bitcoin a more sustainable payment method?
What is bitcoin? How is it mined? and is it more sustainable than conventional payment methods? Find out now!
Is eco-tourism sustainable?
Defining eco-tourism and clarifying how it may be more sustainable than mass tourism - whilst also providing some advice to make eco-tourism even more sustainable.
Are the rich or the poor more responsible for environmental damages?
Breaking down the need for allocating blame when it comes to climate change and who is really responsible for our current predicament and why.
Will COVID-19 have lasting environmental impacts?
Discussing the pros and cons that the global lockdown has done for the environment and determining whether these effects are long lasting.
Should single-use plastics be banned?
Outlining the effects of single-use plastics and why they should be banned from the market.
Would the world be a better place without humans?
Weighing the pros and cons of whether or not human existence would be better for the planet....hint: its not as doom and gloom as it sounds!
Should private cars be forbidden in large cities?
My take on whether or not private cars should be banned from large cities...hint: I do!