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Climate Change
Heatwave and wildfires 'impossible' without human-caused climate change
A study by the World Weather Attribution coalition concluded the heatwave in the US and Canada would have been 150 times rarer without global warming.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Why it's time to change the way we talk about climate change
Communication on climate change should look to focus on solutions - particularly at an individual and community level - argues an expert.
Climate Change
What is the North American heat dome and how dangerous is it?
Some parts of North America are used to blistering heat. But the heat dome is affecting places where people are not prepared.
Canada
How to conserve 30% of the planet by 2030
55 UN member nations, including Canada, the EU, Japan and Mexico have pledged to protect 30% of their land and water 30 by 2030. An expert explains how.
The Ocean
How much of Earth's surface is covered by each country – in one graphic
This visualization shows that the largest countries occupying the Earth's surface are Russia, Canada and China together taking up 7.2% of its overall area.
Canada
This Canadian start-up turns millions of chopsticks into sustainable furniture
Felix Böck takes used disposable chopsticks from restaurants and transforms them into versatile bamboo blocks used for tables, shelving, and even art.
Climate Change
The world's remaining forests might be in bigger trouble than we thought
The Forest Landscape Integrity Index, an open-source tool created by 47 global conservation and forests experts, is a measure of human impact on forests - and has some concerning news.
Canada
50 homeless people in Canada were given over $5,000 each. Here’s what happened next
One-off cash payments are a simple and effective way of cutting homelessness, according to a new study. Findings are key as COVID-19 stokes the crisis.
Canada
How AI is helping combat homelessness in Canada during COVID-19
The Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model has a 93% success rate in predicting homelessness. It means more support can be given to those at risk.
COVID-19
Canada withdraws from the 2020 Olympics over coronavirus and fears for athletes' safety
Canada has become the first country to boycott this year's Olympic and Paralympic games, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns for their athletes' health and safety.
Arctic
The Arctic is having holes stabbed through it at an alarming rate
Climate change has shown permafrost is perhaps not so permanent after all – and as it begins to melt, it's reshaping the Arctic.
Canada
NGOs and business can work together to achieve inclusive economic growth
The most effective solutions to bridge opportunity gaps can be found at the local level – and require all stakeholders to come to the table.
Climate Change
Toronto wants to power its trash trucks with food waste
Wasted food is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases: Toronto’s green energy scheme is trying to close the loop.
Gender Parity
Canada's Northwest Territories votes in record number of women
Canada's Northwest Territories have gone from having the worst female representation in 2015 to the best. Following only two women being elected four years ago, nine women will now go to ...
Canada
Canadian nature lovers have crowdfunded millions to protect an area of pristine wilderness
The campaign to save 2,000 acres of forest on the British Columbia Coast hit $2.3 million in just three months.