Science & Climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out a new green burial option available in Canada, see where companies’ climate targets are going and find out how well compostable dishes and cutlery compost when they end up in the environment.  Also: When compostable products get littered, how well …

Beach patrols will begin this month across Atlantic Canada in an effort to find and rescue endangered sea turtles that may become stranded in the fall due to exposure to cold waters.  ‘If we can get them soon enough, we can rehabilitate them,’ says executive director of Halifax-based network. Beach …

Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, bolstering the likelihood that the ocean world may harbour conditions suitable for life.  While new organics have been found, it doesn’t mean there is life on Enceladus. Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in …

A new report by the European Union’s marine monitoring service has found that the waters off Nova Scotia have been gradually warming due to longer, more intense marine heat waves and fewer cold spells — especially affecting the waters near the ocean floor and the species living there. Surface waters …

If all goes to plan, next February could see the return of humans to the moon. Four people — NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — will see it as no one has before. And they will also be collecting valuable …

The late Anne Innis Dagg, a zoologist and the inspiration for the film The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, is celebrated in a new Heritage Minute by Historica Canada. Dagg wrote a number of books, including one considered the bible on giraffes   Waterloo giraffe expert Anne Innis Dagg celebrated in …

Environmentalists, activists and future scientists around the globe are mourning the loss of Jane Goodall — a legend in the world conservation and animal research — who has died at the age of 91.  Pioneering British conservationist celebrated for 60 years of groundbreaking work, inspiring generations. Environmentalists, activists and future …

A photo of a fight between a black bear and polar bear on the northern tip of Labrador is making the rounds on social media — something many are saying they’ve never seen before.  Icelandic expedition member says he will remember the encounter for the rest of his life. When …

As technology continues to shape every aspect of agriculture, a new contest is looking to get high school students across Ontario thinking about new ways to put robots to work on the farm. From weed control to harvesting, robotics playing a greater role in agribusiness. As technology continues to shape …

Canada is experiencing unprecedented wildfire seasons fuelled by record high temperatures across the country. Wildfire smoke harms air quality and health, and travels long distances. Scientists and experts warn this worsening trend is becoming our new reality. Also: Does wildfire smoke affect solar panels? Q&A: Answering your questions on wildfires …