Thanks to years of campaigning by wildlife conservation groups, it’s widely known that Africa’s elephants and rhinos are threatened by the trade in their valuable tusks and horns.
Hippos Are in Trouble. Will an Endangered Listing Save Them?
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Sibling Rivalry Pays Off for Canada Jays, U of G Research Finds
Many families have youngsters who squabble, but for Canada jays, the fighting is intense and eventually leads to exile for the weaker siblings, with the right to stay on home territory going to the victorious “family bully.”
The Future is Foggy For Arctic Shipping
As the Arctic warms and loses sea ice, trans-Arctic shipping has increased, reducing travel time and costs for international trade.
Twilight Zone at Risk From Climate Change
Life in the ocean’s “twilight zone” could decline dramatically due to climate change, new research suggests.
Using Microbes to Get More Out of Mining Waste
Researchers have developed a new mining technique which uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon in the waste produced by mining. Adopting this technique of reusing mining waste, called tailings, could transform the mining industry and create a greener and more sustainable future.
New Report Turns to Nature to Limit Canada's Costliest Climate Impact – Flooding
The need to limit flood risk in Canada is urgent, with approximately 1.5 million homes, representing 10 per cent of the Canadian residential housing market, in high-risk zones where they are ineligible for flood insurance.
