Small Things Big Climate

The humble heat pump: the easiest way to dramatically cut your emissions

Of all the climate solutions out there, the heat pump is a no brainer. Not only will it reduce your emissions by 60 per cent or more, it's cheaper to operate, improves ai

Beef is the worst food for the climate. Can it be done better?

Sometimes it feels like you need a PhD to figure out how to shop for lower carbon groceries. Why isn't there a simple rule of thumb to follow? Host Marco Chown Oved start

E-bikes are popular because they're basically small cars

We live in a world built for cars. But as we sit in endless traffic, it's hard not to think they've become a victim of their own success. Enter e-bikes. They're big enoug

Plastic is everywhere, it's made of oil and it lasts 1,000 years

Plastic is a miracle substance that's revolutionized healthcare, keeping things sterile, and has replaced glass and metal packaging, reducing carbon emissions from shippi

Fire is both the cause and effect of climate change

The way we talk about climate change needs to, well, change. Everything is either invisible, like emissions, or incomprehensible, like megatonnes, or inconceivable, like

Fighting climate change collectively and individually

The Star is often inundated with emails from readers asking what they can do to fight climate change. While there are lots of things people can do to lower their personal

Introducing Small Things Big Climate, a new podcast from the Toronto Star

Climate change: a problem so huge, how could the choices of an individual make any difference? But, then again, doing nothing feels defeatist and cynical. So, what can we