Environment Matters
I am passionate about the environment and greatly concerned about the future of our planet.
This site is my contribution towards informing and hopefully influencing towards a more sustainable future.
Latest Blog
Water For Our Thirsty World – Why So Much Waste
The United Nations (May 2026) has declared the dawn of an era of global water bankruptcy, as overuse and irreversible damage pushes many basins beyond recovery. Addressing how water is wasted or misused, is now urgent.
The Dark History of a Potent Man-Made Poison
I have had the honour of writing this article with a close friend and former associate- Dr Wayne Dwernychuk. He and I worked together for over 40 years on a diverse range of projects. Dr. Dwernychuk became especially well recognized for his work on the highly toxic set of chemicals known as dioxins. The impacts of this set of poisons was felt most prominently in Vietnam due to the spraying of defoliants contaminated with dioxins. I highly recommend that you also watch the “60 Minutes” piece referred to (with a link) in this article.
Environment Blogs
Climate Change
As forests burn and cities drown, as crops wither and people die – there is no longer doubt that climate change is dangerously impacting societies the world over.
A Sustainable Future
We really can do better and there are some good news stories out there that can give us hope. Progress on many fronts is already occurring.
Plastics
There’s no argument that plastics have greatly benefited humankind, but the benefits and convenience have come at a great price.
Footprints of Life
Everything we do has an impact or ‘footprint” on the environment. These articles address the environmental impact...
Toxics
We are unnecessarily exposed to toxic substances, many of which are not adequately regulated. There are ways to lower the risk.
Trusting Science
Science will often reveal a truth that causes humanity great discomfort. What do we do when discoveries go beyond a ‘wow’ moment (such space travel) and force us to re-examine what we have become used to or even the way we live?
CoVid 19
The CoVid 19 pandemic presents one of the clearest examples regarding the critical need for evidence-based decision-making. Unfortunately, the presentation of scientific evidence has often been undermined by misinformation and divisive politics.