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These Detector Dogs Are Sniffing out a Disease Threatening the World’s Citrus Trees
Scientists in the United States are training dogs to detect a disease that is destroying the world’s orange trees.
What the Mighty Mangrove Tells us About our Broken Relationship With Nature
Mangrove trees can sequester up to 10 times as much of our carbon pollution as rainforests and help defend against flooding. Their roots help anchor shorelines around the world, protecting coasts from the devastating impacts of storm waves.
Buildings and Construction: A sleeping giant for climate action
Today, the construction and operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Energy demand from this sector is expected to grow by another 50% by 2050.
Webinar: Enhancing Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
This webinar, hosted by the Prairies Regional Adaptation Collaborative (PRAC), focused on how climate change could impact the biodiversity of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Deep Dive Into Fisheries Subsidies, Part 2: Cheap gas and free nets causing problems for shrimp
Stories of success in Latin American fishing communities have nothing to do with the price of gas or getting cheap equipment. Instead, there must be a system that protects their business from illegal fishing.
How Costa Rica’s Environment Minister Talks to his Daughter About Climate Change
Do we need new, advanced technology to reduce carbon emissions? Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, Costa Rica’s Minister of Environment and Energy, says we already have the best “machine” for the job: trees.
Is Climate Art the Right-Brained Approach We Need to This Crisis?
A new wave of climate art comes with a strong message for audiences who might not be reached by traditional media or the scientific community.
A Long and Winding Road: COP 25 end notes
If there is one word to sum up what turned out to be the longest Conference of Parties (COP) in UNFCCC history, it’s arguably “frustration.” Now that COP 25 has wrapped, it’s worth looking back at what was—and wasn’t—achieved.
Way to Go Winnipeggers
Winnipeg is getting even closer to increasing the protection of Lake Winnipeg from harmful algal blooms. And it's thanks to Winnipeggers of all stripes!
Deep Dive Into Fisheries Subsidies, Part 1
Overfishing has reached alarming proportions in West Africa, affecting the local economy, culture and people's daily lives. How can a WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies help?