More than aesthetics: Green roofs for biodiversity and climate action
Green roofs have an important role in climate action and sustainable, energy-efficient and biodiversity-integrated design and development....
02
Jul
24
Jun
The magic of plants and fungi: 5 species that impacted human medicine
Biodiversity sustains, protects and heals us. Here are 5 species that have impacted human medicine to showcase the magic of plants and fungi....
22
Jun
The Starfish Canada is amplifying the voices of youth
As Editorial Team Lead with The Starfish Canada, Elyse Economides is a guiding light for over 60 youth environmental writers....
14
May
What are bioblitzes and how do they support science?
What are bioblitzes and how do they support science? Wildlife observations by citizen scientists can help conservation efforts....
Let nature be: Land may be more beneficial to humans when left to nature
A new study found that land is more beneficial to humans when left to nature rather than harvested for resources....
Indigenous-led conservation is championing forest protection
With long-standing relationships with and ancient knowledge of the land, Indigenous-led conservation is championing forest protection....
26
Mar
How language affects our relationship with nature
Language affects our relationship with nature. Changing how we talk about the natural world can help us form a stronger relationship....
03
Mar
One-of-a-kind wildlife: Endemic species in Canada
There are hundreds of wildlife species only found in Canada. Learn about five endemic species to help celebrate Canadian biodiversity....
17
Feb
King of the swamp: The story of an iNaturalist passion project
With the help of his students, Ottawa science teacher Michael Léveillé catalogs the region’s biodiversity with iNaturalist....
12
Feb
When orca grandmothers and noise pollution meet artificial intelligence
Noise pollution and ship strikes create many challenges for endangered Southern Resident killer whales. That’s why researchers are developing new technologies to help protect them....
5 reasons to love Canadian wetlands
Wetlands are often perceived as wastelands. But, they are crucial ecosystems in Canada for biodiversity and humans alike....
What on earth are protected areas?
We hear the term "protected areas" all the time, but what does it even mean? New research identifies ecosystem hotspots that Canada needs to protect....