by Natasha Yu Chia Hu | 17 Nov 2025 | Environment, Health and Wellness, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows
In many places, people are shocked by the high price of food. But cheaper options come with other costs to children’s health and the greater environment. A supermarket aisle of sugary drinks. (Photo by LoraLiu/Getty Images) This article was produced exclusively...
by Paolo McCarrey | 11 Nov 2025 | Environment, Student Posts, Thacher School, Youth Voices
When fire swept through Southern California, it left a trail of toxic waste in Los Angeles from such mundane possessions as vacuums, power tools and e-cars. A car drives past homes and vehicles destroyed by the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile...
by Enock Wanderema | 5 Nov 2025 | Africa, Decoder Replay, Environment
For 30 years world leaders have gathered to find ways to cool our planet. So why is this existential problem still so misunderstood? A woman is confused by weather warning signs. Illustration by News Decoder. Editor’s note: Next week, leaders from across the...
by Amina McCauley | 31 Oct 2025 | Environment, EYES, Journalism, Media Literacy, Reporting
Greenwashing is when corporations use eco-sustainability as a marketing tool. But can you tell if they’re for real? Here are some ways you can check them out. A young person struggles with climate anxiety. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is...
by News Decoder | 16 Oct 2025 | Health and Wellness
On World Food Day we present you with a smorgasbord of stories to consume to show how food and the need to eat connects us all. An open air food market in Morocco. (Photo by Truecreatives) The 16th of October marks World Food Day, established by the United Nations...