Biodiversity

• Live in a city? A chirpy, greener area might make you happier: study

  Canadian city-dwellers surrounded by a symphony of birds and a variety of trees might be reaping surprising benefits: better mental health.

  Health

  Jul 2
  
• The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction. Here’s how it happened

  In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx in the Iberian peninsula. The latest census, from last year, shows that there are more than 2,000 adults and juveniles.

  Environment

  Jun 20
  
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• Guelph to designate portion of city-owned land as protected for biodiversity initiative

  A total of 274 hectares is being set as aside as part of Canada's goal of protecting 30 percent of the country's land and water.

  Environment

  Apr 4
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• City of Kingston commits to the Montreal Pledge, focused on conserving ecosystems

  The Montreal Pledge involves over 60 cities around the world committing to conserving and protecting the biodiversity of ecosystems.

  Environment

  Mar 26
• As the Atlantic hits record temperatures, what does it mean for marine life?

  Record-high sea temperatures in the northeastern Atlantic are raising concerns by conservationists about how well marine ecosystems can survive in a disrupted food web.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• Rare plant species found in an NDG park in Montreal

  City of Montreal horticulturalist Jean-Pierre Duford was among the group on a hike who found the plant.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2023
• Group of scientists speaks out against plans to build on property near Montreal airport

  A group of scientists and academics opposes plans by Montreal IT company Hypertec to build their new office on environmentally diverse land in the Technoparc.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2023
• First Nations and environmentalists vow to keep fighting B.C. port expansion

  Ottawa approved the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project in April, subject to 370 conditions for protecting the environment, local wildlife and First Nations land-use activities.

  Environment

  Jun 14, 2023
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• New federal funds to preserve and protect ecosystem in Laval

  The federal government is contributing $400,000 over the next four years to boost biodiversity and protect wildlife in the Mille-îles River and along its banks in Laval, Que.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Calgarians want congestion, off-leash issues addressed in Weaselhead, Glenmore parks plan

  The City of Calgary is seeking public input on developing a 10-year plan for managing the Weaselhead Flats and Glenmore park areas.

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2023