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How Canadians are growing resiliency in the face of U.S. threats
As food costs rise as a result of the U.S.-imposed trade war, some Canadians are pushing back by growing their own produce
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People & Culture
As food costs rise as a result of the U.S.-imposed trade war, some Canadians are pushing back by growing their own produce
Environment
Environmental scientist Dr. Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne explains how Canada can expand protected areas to maximize biodiversity protection
Wildlife
Move over caribou and loon; it might be time for the opossum or mudpuppy to grace our currency
People & Culture
The renowned botanist, biochemist and best-selling author on the wisdom of trees and her new book about the science of forests and the role trees can play in reversing the climate crisis
Environment
Though it’s the largest ecosystem on Earth, we know less about the deep ocean than the surface of the moon. As the threat of mining looms, will its fate be decided before we know enough to make such a far-reaching choice?
Environment
Taviss Edwards, host of the TVO Kids’ series Secrets of the Forest, and director Melissa Peters discuss how we can encourage the next generation to invest in climate action and care for the land
Environment
When the only habitat left is in isolated patches, plants might need a little help spreading their seeds – but concerns about ecological integrity are holding us back
Exploration
How research on little-known “marine animal forests” could shine a light on ocean hope spots — and why they need protecting
Exploration
Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick set out to make a documentary about invasive quagga mussels in the Great Lakes. Along the way, they found the wreck of what is likely the steamship Africa, last seen on a stormy October night in 1895.
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
Representatives from 196 countries will meet in December to create a plan to save the planet’s dwindling biodiversity
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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
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.
Wildlife
Grizzlies, monarch butterflies and other keystone species could be at risk
Environment
Budget 2018 contains some major investments in Canada's wilderness and wildlife. Here are the highlights.
Environment
In the heating and cooling challenge, the participating families found ways to improve the energy efficiency of their home’s HVAC – from heat pumps to solar panels
Environment
Network of Nature aims to inspire Canadians to improve the long-term health of our ecosystems through the planting of native species
Environment
A look into the subtle ways nature is in constant collaboration and not as competitive as we think
Environment
A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee: Creating Habitat Gardens for Native Pollinators is an inspiring and practical guide that will help gardeners create habitats full of life and learn about what is needed to take action to support and protect pollinators
Environment
Timber poaching has become “a problem in every national forest,” with an estimated $1 billion worth of wood poached yearly in North America
Environment
Bioethicist and conservationist Kerry Bowman on the 2020 Amazonian forest fires — as bad, or worse than 2019's — and why Canadians should be very concerned
Environment
Only a third of the world’s rivers longer than 1,000 kilometres remain free-flowing. In North America, 70 per cent of those are in Canada. Meet some of the people who want to keep it that way
Environment
Herb Norwegian, Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations, is the recipient of this year’s Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize
Environment
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
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Often gory and gross, insects use disguises to improve ther odds of survival
People & Culture
Naming leads to knowing, which leads to understanding. Residents of a small British Columbia island take to the forests and beaches to connect with their nonhuman neighbours
Science & Tech
Whether you’re monitoring monarchs or searching for snakes, these mobile apps will allow you to become a scientist right from your backyard
Environment
An exclusive excerpt from the new book Cod Collapse: The Rise and Fall of Newfoundland's Saltwater Cowboys
Environment
Experts tackle our difficult relationship with nature in panel discussions hosted by Nature Conservancy of Canada
Environment
These finalists in the 57th annual Canada-Wide Science Fair prove the future is in good hands
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
A porcine invader poses a serious risk to the province's agriculture industry and native vegetation
Environment
Canada leads the developed world in per capita production of garbage. What’s behind our nation’s wasteful ways?
Wildlife
Insects are by far the most populous species on the planet, but they seem to be disappearing. Why aren’t more people concerned?
Environment
The Environment and Climate Change minister shares insights from her recent tour of Labrador's Nunatsiavut region and Torngat Mountains National Park
Environment
What do you get the country that has it all for its 150th birthday?
Environment
In a nation of forests, these trees stand head and shoulders above the rest