Nature can save us from climate doom — but not on its own
By restoring ecosystems, conservationists can help the land sequester carbon. But it's still no substitute for drastically cutting emissions.
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Neonic pesticides may harm monarch butterfly eggs
A recently published study suggests that one of the world's most common pesticides may be contributing to the decline of one of its most-loved butterflies.
Canada's oceans on the crest of a transformative decade
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is taking on a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to improve lay a new foundation for sustainable oceans as part of the UN’s Decade of Ocean Science.
What's the point of wasps? Science now has an answer
They may be much-hated insects, but wasps are voracious predators of pests, produce powerful antibiotics and pollinate plants.
Small farms beating Big Agriculture?
With about a third of the world's food coming from farms two hectares in size or smaller, the findings point to a need for better global policies to support smaller, more diversified farms, say the researchers behind the analysis.
Pushback from landholders guts N.S. biodiversity bill
The provincial government has significantly watered down the legislation, a move advocates say shows the challenge governments face in trying to balance conservation with property rights.
Environmental groups decry N.S. premier's changes to biodiversity bill
Nova Scotia environmental groups are saying their hopes in the new Liberal premier have been shaken by his government's about-face on legislation aimed at protecting biodiversity.
Freshwater fish across the globe at risk of extinction: study
The World’s Forgotten Fishes report lists pollution, overfishing and climate change as dangers for freshwater fish populations around the globe.
Bee species are in decline — and our food systems depend on them
Almost a quarter of the estimated 20,000 bee species on Earth may be in decline, researchers have found. The January study is the first time the well-being of pollinators has been assessed on a global scale, with previous concerns of declining wild pollinator populations based on local or regional studies.
Ontario environmentalist's passion for sustainability education inspired by her Hindu upbringing
Sujane Kandasamy's Hindu culture taught her that people are all just visitors on this earth and have a duty to leave the planet hospitable for future generations.
How scientists saved rare seeds from Syria's war — and are now helping to feed the world
Conflict forced scientists to abandon a gene bank, but not before duplicating their last remnants of essential crops in the Svalbard vault on a remote Arctic island.
Green coalition says more federal action needed for habitat, wildlife protection
The Green Budget Coalition published a roadmap Wednesday for a federal green recovery that it says can capitalize on this “defining moment in history.”
What’s in B.C.’s new plan to manage old-growth forests?
The story of the ancient yellow cedar in B.C.'s Dakota Valley illustrates the shortcomings of the province's response.
Environment minister says he shares concerns of B.C. hunger strikers
James Darling says he doesn’t know what Wilkinson meant when the minister described his cause as being about sustainable forestry, given that logging old-growth forests is an “inherently unsustainable” practice.
Trudeau urged to boost Canada's post-COVID economy by investing in nature
Almost 50 B.C.-based groups are included in a letter telling Trudeau they “stand ready to provide staff, research and resource support” to help Canada devise a strategy to achieve its biodiversity and climate targets.