Connecting Past and Present

January 16, 2025 By: Emmanuel Emmanuel

Connecting Past and Present

Media Item 1: “Vancouver’s Fight Against Invasive Species” (CBC News, 2024)
This article discusses Vancouver’s initiatives to control invasive plant species, linking to historical issues of ecological imperialism. Alfred Crosby’s concept explains how European settlers introduced non-native species that outcompeted local flora (Crosby, 1988). Vancouver’s current management efforts highlight the ongoing struggle to mitigate these historical ecological disruptions.

Media Item 2: “Urban Green Spaces: A Solution to Heatwaves” (The Globe and Mail, 2024)
The article emphasizes the role of urban parks in combating rising temperatures. This connects to conservation themes discussed in the course, illustrating how early conservation efforts have evolved into comprehensive urban planning strategies that prioritize ecological health and community well-being (Worster, 1990).