Influence. In this issue, our authors explore how influence affects our actions or inactions toward adaptation, conservation, and sustainability. From the luminaries of the past who reshaped history to the modern-day trailblazers who redefine the future, influence is the common thread that links our efforts. Explore this year’s volume from researchers who dare to dream, dare to challenge, and dare to make a difference.

Preface

Preface | November 2023

On Influence. Influence is our family and community dynamics. Influence is new and old media operating in a post-truth era. Influence is government and political pundits. Influence is influencer-culture and parasocial relationships, now commonplace across generations.

By Jacqueline Ohm, Managing Editor

International

Climate Adaptation | November 2023

Weathering the Storm. This study explored the phenomenon of climate misinformation and identified the ways climate misinformation spreads. Often the dissemination of climate misinformation is done by Merchants of Doubt, actors with a vested interest in maintaining the fossil fuel dominated society.

By Aske Berentsen

Articles

Sustainability | November 2023

Thinking Outside the Unboxing. Consumers can encourage fashion sustainability by following and supporting accounts and companies that promote sustainable fashion and practices, using their likes, follows, and dollars to craft a world where creativity in fashion and expression does not come at the cost of the future.

By Jo Dawyd

Politics | November 2023

A Polycentric Approach. Environmental issues are universal and transcend all political and legal boundaries. These transboundary issues occasionally, but significantly, have an impact on the global commons, resulting in a call for collaborative solutions.

By Leen Meqdadi

Podcast Papers

Conservation | November 2023

Echoes of the Valley. From the historic battles waged along the banks of the Edmonton River Valley to the visionary aspirations of the 15-minute community movement, it becomes apparent that the true power to effect change lies not solely in the hands of policymakers and institutions but rather in the collective will of the people.

By Elyse Coville & Emily Homeniuk

Conservation | November 2023

Wave of Change. The debut season focuses on The Ocean Cleanup project, how it relates to Albertans’ provincial waterways. Clean drinking water is a necessity and can only be harvested. This is why water, regardless of its location, should be protected at all costs.

By Cole Koch

Etymology | November 2023

Word Nerds. Unravel the mysteries behind the most popular words in our society and their impact on our environment. Delve into the fascinating world of etymology, and explore the origins of climate change, environmentalism and environmental justice. Expand your vocabulary and discover language’s powerful role in shaping our current societal climate.

By Heather Hutchinson

Earth Common Journal

An online journal dedicated to supporting and promoting student research projects on the topics of sustainability, conservation and climate adaptation