How vultures keep ecosystems healthy
Crop losses due to pollinator declines are already causing an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually....
8 ways to reduce your environmental footprint in the mountains
Mountain ecosystems are under increasing human pressures, but you can take small steps to reduce your environmental footprint....
Nature needs a place at the table in decision-making and investment
Quantifying the economic value of nature and integrating ESG factors into investment decisions could help protect biodiversity....
5 reasons to love Canadian wetlands
Wetlands are often perceived as wastelands. But, they are crucial ecosystems in Canada for biodiversity and humans alike....
The voice of nature: Capturing ecosystem health through sound
Recording ecosystem soundscapes filled with croaks and chirps can provide insight on habitat health and can capture what is often unseen....
Historical photo of mountain of bison skulls documents animals on the brink of extinction
The bison skulls in the photograph do not just represent the loss of bison, but the disruption of an entire ecosystem. ...
Protecting half of the planet is the best way to fight climate change and biodiversity loss
A new plan targets areas around the world that can store carbon and protect large numbers of species. It calls for preserving these lands, working with Indigenous peoples and connecting wild areas....
A little help from my friends: How fallen leaves support biodiversity and climate
Made up of fallen leaves, bark, twigs and plant stalks, leaf litter helps maintain healthy soils, shelters many species and stores carbon....
Why is nature so important for humans? The basics of ecosystem services
Ecosystem services enhance our wellbeing and freely provide the essentials for human survival like clean water, pure air, and nourishing soil....
What are keystone species and why are they important?
A keystone species is a plant, animal, fungi, or even bacteria that has a disproportionately large impact on their ecosystem....
Human-created noise pollution is impacting wildlife
Noise pollution is interfering with animal communication, hindering their foraging abilities, and impacting where they live....
Local Ecosystems are Experiencing a Massive Metamorphosis
A new study found that the richness of biodiversity is not changing in local ecosystems, rather it's the species that inhabit them that are changing....