Education Hub
Addressing the knowledge gap by empowering Canadians with the knowledge they need to navigate complex environmental challenges and drive impactful, informed action.
Closing the knowledge gap is crucial for building climate literacy in Canada. While many people understand that climate change is a pressing issue, disinformation and a lack of accessible, reliable information can prevent meaningful action. GCEF focuses on bridging this gap by commissioning research and assessments that uncover where educational efforts fall short, revealing critical areas where students, teachers and the general public need more resources and support to engage with climate issues. By addressing these gaps, we aim to empower Canadians with the knowledge they need to navigate complex environmental challenges and drive impactful, informed action.
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Saying “no” to plastic at the checkout: How small actions are adding up to big change
Think saying “no thanks” to plastic products is no big deal? Think again.
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Advocacy 101: How to speak up for nature and the climate in Canada
You care about the planet. You recycle, you bike when you can, maybe you’re even eating less meat. These things matter, but we can’t fix the nature and climate emergency…
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Are your lifestyle choices enough to protect the planet?
Your daily choices about how you live your life matter. Driving less. Eating less meat. Using less energy. These are all small ways you can help bring down the temperature…
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Top 10 myths about climate change – and the facts you need to bust them
Climate change myths are everywhere. From comments at the dinner table to viral videos, fake news about the climate spreads fast. That’s why we’ve got the facts to help you…
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Mythbusting: Can renewable energy actually power the planet?
It can! It’s already powering many parts of the world, and not just sunny places or science fairs.
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Mythbusting: Isn’t the climate always changing? What’s the big deal?
Yes, the climate does change. It’s gone through some wild shifts over the Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history.
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Mythbusting: Isn’t “natural” gas clean energy?
“Don’t worry, it’s natural gas.” Sounds harmless, right? Almost like something you’d find bubbling out of a mountain spring.
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What does climate justice look like?
Climate change doesn’t affect everyone in the same way.
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Why we need to fix the climate crisis and housing crisis at the same time
A good home makes you feel safe. It gives you a place to rest and recharge. But more than 2.8 billion people do not live in homes that meet their…
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Environmental justice, climate justice – what’s the difference?
The struggle for environmental justice and climate justice is one of the most important of our time. Read on for the things you need to know!
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Communities on the frontlines of climate change
What would you do if the place you call home was going to disappear under water? Or if someone wanted to build a fossil fuel pipeline through your neighbourhood? Or…
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Young people vs the climate crisis – the court cases that could change our future
Young people around the world want governments to do more about climate change. They’re taking their governments to court … and winning!
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We’re heating up the oceans, and that’s not a good thing. How can we bring down the temperature?
How often do you thank the oceans?
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Carbon-storage champions – the four superheroes in nature soaking up our pollution
We’ve got some superheroes on our side when it comes to climate change.
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How Canada’s forests can help slow climate change
It’s easy to find reasons to love forests. They’re home to an amazing number of plants and animals. They cool and clean the air. Their beauty can inspire awe in…
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How to talk to kids about climate change – 6 tips for parents and teachers
Feeling unsure about how to talk to kids about climate change? Perhaps you’re overwhelmed by the amount of information out there and the size of the problem. Or you don’t…
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Bridging Gaps in Environmental Knowledge
In a time when climate disasters make headlines constantly and the urgency for action has never been greater, Canadians are actively seeking reliable, accessible information on how they can make…
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What’s the solution to the world’s plastic problem?
You may have seen photos of marine animals tangled in plastic garbage. You may have heard that the air we breathe holds microscopic pieces of plastic waste. But did you…
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Plastic’s dirty secret – it’s making climate change worse
Plastic waste is everywhere. Take a look at any garbage bin on a city street. You’ll probably see some plastic cups, forks, or take-out containers.
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5 ways climate change impacts wildlife
You may already be feeling the heat from climate change. But have you ever wondered what all this change is doing to the animals and plants around you?
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Heat waves, wildfires, storms, flooding, and climate change – what’s the connection?
Our planet is heating up. The hottest years on record happened in this century. And Canada is warming faster than anywhere else on earth.
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Do fossil fuels cause climate change?
We’ve all been there. You’re talking to someone who says that fossil fuels aren’t causing climate change. Or that climate change is happening naturally, and not because of anything that…
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What is climate change? What Canadians need to know
You may have noticed that the weather where you live is getting warmer and wilder over time, and you may know this is a part of climate change. But after that, you’re a little unclear on the details.