Ravine pod
This tree is an invasive species (species causing harms to other forms of biodiversity - plants, trees - in nearby areas) which can be found within the Don Valley Ravine and has a tendancy to create dense shade wherever it is planted. What is it?
It's the Norway Maple.
What happened to the total amount of raw materials used across the world annually since 2000? Did it stay about the same, increase by 35% or increase by 70%?
Increased by 70%
70% of Europeans said they were planning to switch to a more environmentally friendly energy provider to fight climate change, in 2020. What was this number in China? Around 34%, 64% or 94%?
about 94%
If the average American replaced one third of their beef consumption with a mix of pork, chicken or legumes approximately how much would their carbon footprint decrease by? 3%, 13% or 23%?
13%, according to a 2016 analysis by the World resources institute. On average Canadians eat slightly less beef than americans so it would likely have a smaller emissions reduction for the typical Canadian.
What was the largest American protest in the 20th century?
Earth Day, 1970
On the cover of which magazine did our Ravine Stewardship Team @ TFS appear after they were found sorting local acorns to restore the city's native tree canopy?
They appeared on the cover of an issue of Canadian Geographic published earlier in December!
What share of waste that is collected from households, businesses and streets is food and other green waste (e.g. grass cuttings)? 45%, 55% or 65%?
Around 45%
Countries with incomes like India, Morocco and Bolivia, emit how much CO2 per person, compared to high-income countries? (80% less, 40% less, 20% more)
80% less
For every 100kg of food produced in the world, how much is transported to a different country? (17kg, 37kg, or 57kg)
17 kg
Ease and motivation help create behavior change. What in particular can be motivating for real change?
working collaboratively or as part of a collective