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Counting Crows…
And gannets and swallows and sparrows and… A new study suggests there are 50 billion birds on the wing in the world. Some are plentiful, other species have dwindled to…
Help Save Our Birds From Plastic Pollution
It is no secret that plastic pollution is a massive threat to our wildlife. According to the World Economic Forum, if we keep producing plastic at the rate we are…
Cold for Comfort
Why so many marine species are seeking colder waters Most of us know by now that the oceans simply cannot increase their temperatures by more than 2℃ without disastrous consequences…
Waterways Under A-Salt!
If you thought the use of road salt only impacted our lakes and rivers in the winter, think again! Road salt, usually sodium chloride, is applied to our roads, sidewalks…
The Green Budget Coalition Calls for Ambitious Action for 2022
The Green Budget Coalition has released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how the next federal budget can meet the challenge of fighting the dual crises of climate change and…
How to Help Birds
It’s hard not to love Canada’s wild birds. They can inspire us with their grace and resilience and delight us with their songs, beautiful colours or comical antics. Many of…
What’s Your Wish for Canada’s Wildlife This Season?
A cozy home. Plenty of food. Safe passage. We are not the only ones who wish for these comforts. This holiday season, we have the unique opportunity to make wildlife…
Be Like Lichen
What if we could learn a lesson or two in survival from one of the Earth’s weirdest organisms? Lichen in our cities present a powerful metaphor for our biologically troubled…
Alien Species on the Rise
What are these species and how are they affecting our native species here in Canada? A study published last year states that non-native species are expected to increase by…
Thanks, Mom!
A Longer Childhood Makes Young Birds Smarter It is no surprise that humans are unusual – we have extraordinarily large brains and generally speaking most of us have ‘extended childhood’.…