biodiversity
Cities look beyond borders to save planet's trees
Although deforestation may seem like a problem far away from cities, more than 50 mayors from around the world are assuring us it’s not.
How a British millionaire is rewilding the countryside, one farm at a time
Julia Davies, a lawyer turned activist, is helping wildlife groups to buy up land — and fight back against Britain’s biodiversity crisis.
When it comes to the climate crisis, we can’t just assume everything will be fine
Magical thinkers are content to simply sit on the sidelines and radiate good thoughts at those doing the heavy lifting to solve the world’s ills, writes Louise Fabiani.
Major UN biodiversity summit postponed for third time due to COVID-19
COP15 negotiations to set this decade’s targets on nature to be split into two, with face-to-face meetings delayed until 2022.
Pope tells UN forum hunger is a 'crime' violating basic rights
Pope Francis on Monday, July 26, 2021, decried as criminal the existence of hunger in a world which can produce enough food for all, building on a warning from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that climate change and conflict are a consequence and driver of poverty and income inequality.
This Quebecer rewilded his front yard. Is it time to ditch lawns?
This year, Dany Baillargeon is committing what he describes as "horticultural disobedience" by letting his front yard grow naturally — despite the risk of running afoul of local bylaws.
B.C. adds more land for parks — but will it help biodiversity?
More than 550 acres of marsh, grassland and forest are newly protected by the British Columbia government, but one environmental group says park expansion only goes so far in protecting the land that needs it most.
UN sets out Paris-style plan to slow extinction rate
Ambitious draft goals to halt biodiversity loss revealed, with proposed changes to food production expected to "raise eyebrows."
Quebec and feds lead Canada’s conservation efforts
Lack of adequate conservation measures by provinces and territories is to blame for Canada failing to meet its international conservation target, according to a new report by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).
Indigenous guardians vital to Canada’s conservation goals, environment minister says
It’s clear Canada has much to learn from Indigenous Peoples when it comes to conservation and stewardship, said Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, hours after announcing $600,000 in funding on Thursday for 10 new First Nations Guardians initiatives.
Why we should look to nature for climate crisis solutions
Writer Patricia Lane introduces us to Teagan Yaremchuk, a community organizer for Nature Canada who is passionate about climate justice.
Bees are dying from toxic chemicals and the feds won't save them
Despite acknowledging the dangers neonics, a common class of pesticides, pose, Canada is failing to protect bees and other pollinators, environmentalists say.
UN says it will take 0.1% of global GDP to save nature
A new report from the body says the financial value of our ecosystems must be considered to avoid "irreversible" degradation to biodiversity and land.