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Researchers uncover flaws in studies linking COVID-19 mortality to air pollution
Two Canadian researchers studied the studies to see if the science was sound
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Mapping
Two Canadian researchers studied the studies to see if the science was sound
Mapping
Light pollution can have devastating effects on humans and wildlife
Environment
Peter Ross, vice-president of research at Ocean Wise, explains his work on marine microplastic pollution and why we all have a role to play in combating it
People & Culture
Rochelle Byrne is paddleboarding 420 kilometres along the shores of Lake Ontario to raise awareness about pollution that has infiltrated the lake
Mapping
The mismanagement of personal protective equipment waste is contributing to environmental degradation
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
The plastic problem on Haida Gwaii felt like witnessing a second wave of colonization
Environment
Scientist Peter Ross uses all the high-tech tools of a crime scene investigator — except his crime scene is the open ocean
Environment
As ship traffic increases off the coast of British Columbia, so will accidents. The Heiltsuk Nation intends to be ready.
Environment
T’aalan Stl’ang: The beach that has everything
People & Culture
Depending on whom you ask, the North’s sentinel species is either on the edge of extinction or an environmental success story. An in-depth look at the complicated, contradictory and controversial science behind the sound bites
People & Culture
A century after the first woman was elected to the Canadian Parliament, one of the most prominent figures in present-day politics shares her thoughts on how to amplify diverse voices in the Commons
People & Culture
The renowned Canadian artist and bestselling author discusses how his love of plastic morphed into an art exhibit about ocean pollution
People & Culture
People & Culture
#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.
Travel
The Skyglow Project is the result of a three-year journey across North America to photograph the stars, raising awareness of the problem of light pollution
Travel
Brewed with water and natural ingredients, Corona wants to encourage Canadians to responsibly experience the country’s natural wonders
Travel
Bring it … and leave it all on the mountain
Travel
An insider’s account of the modern-day gold rush
Mapping
Mapping
Mapping
Science & Tech
Environment
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
How can we accelerate the development of vaccines? How do we feed three billion people when 12 million died of hunger in 2019? Does synthetic biology hold the answer?
Science & Tech
Canadian scientist Sheri Bastien discusses her involvement in eXXpedition, an all-female expedition to study ocean plastic
Science & Tech
A sound artist listens for quiet in Grasslands National Park
Environment
Budget 2018 contains some major investments in Canada's wilderness and wildlife. Here are the highlights.
Environment
Collaborative research is uncovering the secrets of coastal seagrass beds to help keep them healthy
Wildlife
An estimated annual $175-billion business, the illegal trade in wildlife is the world’s fourth-largest criminal enterprise. It stands to radically alter the animal kingdom.
Wildlife
Habitat loss, pollution, climate change have all contributed to steep declines of some species since 1970
People & Culture
Once a traditional way of life across Canada, trapping survives and even thrives in communities throughout the North, including Colville Lake, N.W.T.
Environment
Wildlife
Environment
Wildlife
Environment
Environment
Environment
Five new works commissioned by Canadian Geographic offer eye-catching and compelling commentary on the impact of plastic on our planet
Environment
Research aims to reevaluate microplastic pollution’s impact on the climate
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
David Boyd, a Canadian environmental lawyer and UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, reveals how recognizing the human right to a healthy environment can spur positive action for the planet
Environment
New scientific paper lays out six actions to help freshwater ecosystems recover from decades of pollution and species loss
Environment
Every time a fleece jacket is washed, about 2,000 fibres end up in the wastewater that’s produced
Environment
Five eco-friendly products used around the world to create paper
Environment
Wrapping paper, packaging, plastic plates and cutlery — it all adds up. Here are some easy ways to avoid a nightmare around Christmas.
Environment
The study of the province’s largest Leach’s storm-petrel colony could also help answer questions about modern climate change
Environment
A recent European study found microplastics in the stools of healthy individuals, suggesting that plastics have spread throughout the food chain
Environment
In February 2021, the world was introduced to Mutehekau Shipu — also known as the Magpie River — when the people of Ekuanitshit, Que. and the regional municipality made a joint declaration granting the river legal personhood and rights. The declaration carries broad implications for the fight to protect nature across Canada and around the world.
Environment
From pollution to invasive species, this map charts the extent to which people have affected one of the world’s greatest sources of freshwater
Environment
Other countries recognize that a healthy environment is a basic human right. A new documentary argues it's time Canada did the same.
Environment
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change discusses Canada's energy mix, wildlife conservation and personal carbon emissions
Environment
Environment
Many of Canada’s 25 watersheds are under threat from pollution, habitat degradation, water overuse and invasive species
Environment
Now there's a way to visualize exactly what a record warm year globally meant in your city
History
History
Exploration
Canada is rich in fresh water — but with great wealth comes great responsibility
Exploration
Every dive into the abyss brings back important scientific data and reminds the world of the critical need for protecting the planet’s oceans
Wildlife
Waterfowl species using coastal marine and freshwater environments in Atlantic Canada are exposed to and ingesting plastic and metal debris, a study has found.
Science & Tech
New research shows that plastic teabags leach huge amounts of microplastic particles during the brewing process
Science & Tech
Pilot program will recycle single-use plastics such as candy wrappers, foam containers, plastic straws and stir sticks
Science & Tech
Environmental entrepreneur Miranda Wang turns to science to seek profitable solutions to the problem of what to do with our mountains of plastic waste
Mapping
A new interactive map aims to show that pollution disproportionately affects communities of African Nova Scotians and aboriginals
Wildlife
No microplastics found in 142 examined seals
Kids
From phytoplankton to drones, citizen science in the remote Svalbard wilderness is contributing to research around the world
Kids
Canadian Geographic celebrates the exploration and conservation work of RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth in a new Google Earth Voyager story
Wildlife
Findings could have significant implications for the conservation of marine bird species
Wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife
When one of the few remaining females of reproductive age in the southern resident population of North Pacific killer whales was found dead near Comox B.C. in 2014, an investigation was launched. The results highlight the challenges of protecting our most iconic marine mammals.
Wildlife
Jill Heinerth explores what can we learn from the lifecycle of freshwater mussels
Science & Tech
Wildlife
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Wildlife
Mapping
This online map platform displays hundreds of stories on ecological farming issues from around the world
Wildlife
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