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Never before have grizzly bears, black bears and polar bears been found living in the same place.
In order to address a warming planet over the medium and long-term, climate policy must be designed to be adaptable and indeed attractive to those across the political spectrum.
A PhD student in chemistry addresses some of the most common misconceptions about chemistry.
Carving up ecosystems or opening them to development puts the survival of species at risk.
Despite politically powerful coal communities helping elect a president who vowed guarantee their continued prosperity, their future remains more uncertain than ever.
Women and adolescent girls say that being outdoors in nature offers opportunities to gain confidence in physical activity.
A wealth tax would put a price on past emissions and could be used to mitigate the negative effects of poverty, including vulnerability to climate change.
Much of the trash on Canadian shorelines can be traced to five food companies. We could soon see more compostable and edible packaging.
Burning natural gas produces less greenhouse gases than coal or oil. But the methane emissions associated with natural gas production and liquefaction threaten to erode its environmental benefits.
The idea of a renewable energy transition is exciting. It opens up space to think about enhancing democracy and decolonization.
With the onset of cooler temperatures and shorter days, some insects pack-up and migrate to warmer climates. Others, including stink bugs, take up residence in our homes.
Bill C-69 will slow down Canada’s efforts to transition to a decarbonized and sustainable economy.
Canada’s ongoing Port Modernization Review should lead to greater clarity of port purpose, less political control through board appointments and better reporting standards.
Much of the country depends on water stored and filtered in forests. Fire-scarred watersheds highlight our need for a national wildfire strategy.
Fall is peak activity time for adult blacklegged ticks, increasing the risk of tick bites on both people and pets.
A new study demystifies regional differences in mercury levels in marine animals in the Canadian Arctic.
Cheap fossil fuels contort the global economy in ways that have systematically harmed some and benefited others. Justice demands that those of us who have benefited take responsibility.
Canada’s proposed new environmental assessment law is facing heated, if not necessarily well-informed, opposition. The real question is whether it goes far enough.
Rationality is the newest casualty of populist philosophy.
The Internet of Things is contributing to climate change. Innovation in computer design could help mitigate the problem.
Donald Trump claims his administration has carried out an “all-out effort” in preparing for the effects of climate change. Nothing could be further from the truth.
A recent summit in Ottawa on what’s known as agroecology has shown that more equitable and sustainable methods of producing food are not only possible, they’re beginning to spread around the world.
As Trump fumes about the Hurricane Maria death toll, it’s clear that politics and political considerations often play an important role in how death toll estimates are communicated to the public.
Despite the leaders of both countries being champions of fighting climate change, research shows both Canada and France are failing to train their accountants in sustainability. Why?