A national study led by Athabasca University researchers found that 37% of Canadian youth reported climate change impacts their mental health. The study identified four main themes, including anxiety, stress, and concerns for the future, highlighting the need for tools and supports to help youth navigate feelings and develop resilience.
A new study led by Dr. Jim Swaffield challenges the assumption that conspicuous consumption is irrational, instead showing it's driven by an interaction between environmental conditions and one's evolved biology. The researchers found that financial and physical safety conditions can affect the desire for signalling products.
A new study from Athabasca University found that regional lockdowns in Ontario did not result in spikes of people traveling to neighboring regions to access services. The analysis of cellphone data showed no change in movement from areas targeted by restrictions to other areas.