BY: CAROLINE ROLF Every culture holds its own unique celebration when a child is born. In a society where the birth of a girl is far less celebrated than the birth of a boy, one village in India shows their…
Becoming a tree planter is a good way to poke holes in your eco-hippie idealism
BY: SYDNEY MCINNIS Peel eyes open. Scream various profanities at whichever comrade is shaking my tent to wake me up at 5 a.m. De-mummify myself from my ferociously-wrapped sleeping bag. Shed a few tears at the freezing air that pierces…
Two university students from BC invented a robot that can plant trees
BY: KAROUN CHAHINIAN Natural fires and urbanization have put our beautiful forests in danger. Re-planting trees can literally be backbreaking work, but two University of Victoria students may have found a futuristic solution. Meet the “TreeRover”, a prototype robot that…
Planting trees in the forest will help you embrace your inner hippie
BY: KASSANDRA DZIKEWICZ Tired of working in an office? Craving the outdoors? Tree planting could be your calling. Planting trees is becoming a popular way to earn some extra cash and spend your summer outdoors. Tree planting is becoming a…