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One study of rock climbers found it is the connection to rock, and the climbing routes those rock faces present, that develop environmental stewardship within climbers. A climber near the village of Calabogie in Eastern Ontario in 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

How outdoor sports can support youth as they navigate climate change

It’s not only about being outdoors, but developing a connection to the Earth and attention to the spaces where outdoor activities are practised.
United States’ Simone Manuel who won the Olympic gold medal for the U.S. in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, said she hopes for a day when there are more Black swimmers. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Swimming while Black

Summer time and time to cool off in a pool or lake? The statistics reveal that race complicates the issue: in the U.S., Black people drown at five times the rate of white people.

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