: While Africans have contributed the least to the climate crisis, they are the ones who are impacted the most by its consequences. That said, many people in Africa, particularly women, are actively engaged in greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Héritiers de la Justice works to financially empower women who are impacted by conflict through regenerative agriculture opportunities. These women farmers are improving and maintaining soil health, which serves as a carbon sink, helps compost waste and aids in growing resilient crops that feed families and communities.
: My first part-time job in high school was as a “floater” salesperson at Hudson’s Bay on Portage Avenue. It was a beautiful building and I had a fabulous work experience. I learned about having a strong work ethic, how to interact effectively with people in a variety of situations and a number of other skills that carried over into my teaching career. I still have the black onyx necklace and earrings set that I bought with my first pay cheque.
I was delighted to read that the building will not be torn down, but repurposed under First Nations ownership with new ideas and exciting plans. I love the idea that the historical Paddlewheel Restaurant will live on.Letters to the Editor should be exclusive to The Globe and Mail. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. Try to keep letters to fewer than 150 words. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
Can we sink that low?