Penguins take first walk of 2019 at the Calgary Zoo
This is the seventh year of the Penguin Walk at the Calgary Zoo. Continue reading
Climate Change
Canadian homes aren’t prepared for catastrophes: University of Waterloo study
A coast-to-coast study finds Canadians aren’t keeping up with the need to protect their homes against catastrophic events made more common by climate change. Continue reading
Climate change threatens to wipe out most wild coffee species
Scientists warn that current conservation measures for wild coffee species are not enough to protect their long-term future. Continue reading
Climate change to cause more damage to Canada’s northern roads than previously feared: study
Research suggests climate change is going to cause more damage to roads and other infrastructure in Canada’s North than previously feared. Continue reading
Vancouver City Council votes to declare ‘climate emergency’
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Now that the motion has passed, city staff will come up with new ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and set new climate change targets. Continue reading
Penguin populations are among most vulnerable to climate change: study
Some of the world’s most “charismatic” species are the most at risk due to climate change, a new study says. Continue reading
Extreme weather, climate change concerns expected to dominate World Economic Forum in Davos
The annual Global Risks Report comes just days before world leaders head to Davos for the annual gathering. Continue reading
Next World Bank chief could bring Trumpian mindset to one of the world’s major lenders
U.S. President Donald Trump will be able to choose someone who shares his worldview when he nominates the next head of the World Bank. Continue reading
Vancouver city councillor proposes declaration of climate emergency
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Currently, Metro Vancouver has a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 per cent by 2050. Continue reading
A brain-eating species called the great tit is threatening other birds — thanks to climate change
As the European winters become warmer, scientists are discovering the great tit — a common songbird in the area — is competing for nesting space and killing a migratory bird. Continue reading