
Environment
The sixth extinction
The planet is in the midst of drastic biodiversity loss that some experts think may be the next great species die-off. How did we get here and what can be done about it?
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Environment
The planet is in the midst of drastic biodiversity loss that some experts think may be the next great species die-off. How did we get here and what can be done about it?
Environment
Ten years after the release of her seminal book Sea Sick, Alanna Mitchell again plumbs the depths of the latest research on the health of the world’s oceans — and comes up gasping
Environment
How climate change is destroying some of Canada's most important underwater ecosystems
Environment
Mya Chau and Eve Helman will travel to Seattle this week, where they hope to deliver their petition in person
People & Culture
The legendary primatologist expressed her gratitude and happiness the chimpanzee way
People & Culture
Originally awarded in 2020 but unheralded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Society was finally able to present the medal and fête the former PM at an event in Montreal Oct. 27
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Lightfoot a reçu sa médaille vendredi soir lors d’un concert-bénéfice donné à Toronto
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Lightfoot accepted the award Friday night at a benefit concert in Toronto
People & Culture
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 2019 College of Fellows Annual Dinner was also a celebration of the organization’s achievements over the past nine decades — and of the best in geography and exploration
People & Culture
Featuring experiences and items from across the world
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Margaret MacMillan's new book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us, comes out this October
People & Culture
The acclaimed writer, conservationist, avid birdwatcher and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellow died today in London, England, at age 85
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Memoirs, a graphic novel and the biography of a famous ship are among Canadian Geographic's choices for the 14 best books of the year
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Science & Tech
Physical distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 will make it difficult for researchers to visit suspected tornado sites this year, so the team behind the Northern Tornadoes Project is calling on the public to help
Science & Tech
Artificial intelligence combines with social-media analysis to inform first responders and scientists
Science & Tech
How so-called rare earth elements are powering our modern tech — and where to find them
Science & Tech
Wildlife
International grassroots organizations unite over turtle conservation
Wildlife
New technology is helping researchers understand how birds time their migrations when the seasons send mixed signals
Wildlife
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
Wildlife
Wildlife
Following a deadly summer for the endangered whales, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is tightening regulations for crab fishers in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Wildlife
After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.
People & Culture
From Letterkenny to Schitt’s Creek, Canada’s geography has become the laughing stock of television — and that shouldn’t come as a surprise
Environment
Seven outstanding individuals recognized for their contributions to nature and the environment
Wildlife
Why Canada’s cougars are on the rise — and what that means for us
Environment
In his new book, Klaus Dodds delves into the fascinating natural and cultural history of ice
Environment
Fire activity in the Brazilian Amazon surged this week; here are some key things to know about the situation
Environment
Wrapping paper, packaging, plastic plates and cutlery — it all adds up. Here are some easy ways to avoid a nightmare around Christmas.
Environment
Five eco-friendly products used around the world to create paper
Environment
Now there's a way to visualize exactly what a record warm year globally meant in your city
Environment
A booming economy, a thriving community, a healthy environment — can Vancouver have it all?
Environment
In his new book, Original Highways: Travelling the Great Rivers of Canada, Roy MacGregor examines the historical legacy and future of Canada's greatest rivers
Environment
People & Culture
The new program affirms CanGeo's commitment to visual storytelling, supporting big ideas on the big screen
Wildlife
No one knew golden eagles in the Yukon and Alaska migrated along the Rockies’ front ranges, until an avid birder noticed something strange
History
Our experts dissect the debut episodes of AMC’s new series about the Franklin Expedition
History
AMC's new 10-part narrative of the Franklin expedition is part high adventure, part gothic horror
Wildlife
Plus: Marathon hare migrations, increasingly efficient wolves, wandering basking sharks and homemaking bees
People & Culture
Valberg was recognized for her photography and philanthropy raising awareness of Canada’s North
Travel
Thomas Hall review the Seattle Sports Firewater Multi-Bottle and Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark sleeping bag
Travel
Bring it … and leave it all on the mountain
Travel
An insider’s account of the modern-day gold rush
Mapping
People & Culture
People & Culture
Sarnia, Ont., fourth grader co-writes book about girls liking insects
Wildlife
Whales are beginning to return to B.C. waters — but will they find a safe haven?
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*Do your own research
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Canadian Paralympians and Para athletes join the mission to increase trail accessibility across Canada
Wildlife
Algonquin wolves face an uncertain future primarily because they can be legally shot and trapped in many parts of Ontario
Wildlife
History
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#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.
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Wildlife
Mapping
This online map platform displays hundreds of stories on ecological farming issues from around the world
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A new report has identified crewman of the previously unknown remains found on Nunavut's King William Island in 1993
Kids
Canada's brightest young geography stars are on their way to Ottawa, where they'll meet underwater explorer Jill Heinerth, host of the May 27 live final
Mapping
New software allows anyone to easily create maps with open source GIS data
People & Culture
The Amazing Race Canada host and Olympic gold medallist in skeleton reminisces about his grandparents’ cabin in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park
Science & Tech
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Trépanier was presented with the medal at the launch of his new book Into the Arctic: Painting Canada’s Changing North