Environment
Live Net Zero: Reducing household electricity consumption
From automating lightswitches to pulling the plug on non-energy efficient appliances, the Live Net Zero families embraced an electrifying challenge
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Environment
From automating lightswitches to pulling the plug on non-energy efficient appliances, the Live Net Zero families embraced an electrifying challenge
Environment
In an exclusive excperpt from his new book Commanding Hope, Thomas Homer-Dixon highlights four key stresses that inhibit society's collective sense of a promising future for our planet
Environment
From floods to fires, drought to coastal erosion, climate change is already having an impact on Canada's communities, landscapes and wildlife
Science & Tech
The newest generation of the successful RADARSAT program will see three small satellites orbit Earth in tandem to provide detailed environmental data to Canadian researchers and government departments
Places
Responding to feedback from Canadians, environment minister Catherine McKenna promised a renewed focus on science and conservation for Canada's protected places
Environment
The Canadian federal law regulating toxic substances has been updated for the first time in more than two decades
Environment
Carbon capture is big business, but its challenges fly in the face of the need to lower emissions. Can we square the circle on this technological Wild West?
Environment
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault made big commitments at the international biodiversity conference held in Montreal in December. What does that mean on the ground?
Environment
A multi-year diving expedition led by the Canadian Museum of Nature aims to learn more about the diversity and distribution of seaweed in the Arctic
Environment
A look into the subtle ways nature is in constant collaboration and not as competitive as we think
Wildlife
Recording the soundscapes of our ecosystems is a burgeoning field that allows researchers to better decode what the Earth is saying. But are we listening?
People & Culture
Hosted by Gordie Lucius, this Edmonton-made series takes viewers on a grand adventure to understand all of nature’s most interesting (and questionable) gifts
People & Culture
Nous avons demandé à certains des photographes les plus remarquables du Canada d’expliquer pourquoi ils dédient leur temps à capter des images de la nature. Voici ce qu’ils ont révélé.
People & Culture
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
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Wildlife
Grizzlies, monarch butterflies and other keystone species could be at risk
Wildlife
Agricultural expansion, invasive species, climate change blamed for decline in bird species worldwide
Wildlife
Often gory and gross, insects use disguises to improve ther odds of survival
Wildlife
Insects are by far the most populous species on the planet, but they seem to be disappearing. Why aren’t more people concerned?
Wildlife
Biologists wanted to know what Canadians would be willing to sacrifice in the name of conservation
Environment
An exclusive excerpt from nature-deficit disorder expert Richard Louv's new book Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives — and Save Theirs
Environment
Budget 2018 contains some major investments in Canada's wilderness and wildlife. Here are the highlights.
Environment
A porcine invader poses a serious risk to the province's agriculture industry and native vegetation
Science & Tech
Can a computer learn to identify species?
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In a declaration released in advance of this weekend’s G7 summit, more than 40 environmental groups have challenged Canada to achieve zero plastic waste by 2025
Environment
Canada leads the developed world in per capita production of garbage. What’s behind our nation’s wasteful ways?
Environment
These finalists in the 57th annual Canada-Wide Science Fair prove the future is in good hands
People & Culture
The projects, all led by young women, range in theme from camping to climate change mitigation
Environment
The Environment and Climate Change minister shares insights from her recent tour of Labrador's Nunatsiavut region and Torngat Mountains National Park
Environment
In a nation of forests, these trees stand head and shoulders above the rest
Environment
To fully understand our national identity, we must consider Canada’s geology as well as its geography
Environment
Experts tackle our difficult relationship with nature in panel discussions hosted by Nature Conservancy of Canada
Environment
To many, the Yukon appears to be the vanguard of a growing Indigenous land power movement in Canada centred mostly in the North
Environment
Seven outstanding individuals recognized for their contributions to nature and the environment
Environment
What do you get the country that has it all for its 150th birthday?