The Green Space

The Green Space examines issues affecting the natural world we live in, with an in-depth focus on Newfoundland and Labrador.

Does the NL government have the same environmental policies as President Trump?

I have a confession—I am moderately addicted to reading negative stories about President Trump. I think it’s because I loathe him as a human being and because negative stories about […]

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R.I.P. Parks and Wildlife Divisions

Recent provincial government restructuring included the destruction of Parks and Natural Areas Division and the dismantling of Wildlife Division.

Planning by a thousand cuts

After too many years of arbitrary budget cuts, it’s time to put some serious thought into our wildlife agency.

Will the Liberals bring back conservation?

Environment Minister’s mandate letter is a hopeful sign.

Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve: Unreservedly worth celebrating

The province's transfer of land to Canada for the establishment of Labrador's largest park reserve is a big step, but there's much more to be done.

Don’t repeat mistakes of the past on Parks

The protection of our provincial parks was largely ignored during the rush to privatize them in the 1990s. Now we have a second chance to do the right thing.

Top 10 conservation actions N.L. must take

A farewell challenge: What this province needs to do to make things right.

Spring brings opportunities for conservation

But as with all good opportunities, we must act to take advantage of them.

East Coast Trail brings in millions of dollars

But it only receives support from a fraction of us.

Eliminating parks interpreters: the wrong move at the wrong time

Program reached more than 140,000 people over five years