Arriving at our summer retreat in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, after a long drive from Florida, I anticipated the serene beauty of Big Brook and the majestic expanse of the Cabot Trail.

Have you ever wondered where all the stuff we buy comes from and where it goes when we're done with it? We live in a world where buying and throwing away is what we do. It was once different.

In their 1997 book, "The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy," authors William Strauss and Neil Howe introduce the idea that historical events follow specific patterns called "saecula."

Beavers are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. These industrious creatures, often overlooked, play a critical role in maintaining the delicate balance of nature.

Understand the potential environmental impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Clean Water Act. This decision could exacerbate climate change, harm public health, and increase the risk of flooding by drawing on real-world examples like Houston's experience during Hurricane Harvey.

Earth Day is a day that holds a special significance for environmentalists and nature enthusiasts around the world.

Transformations is a column about mankind?s evolution towards the purity of justice, fairness, equality, freedom, and absence of tyranny.