Study hopes to find ways to contain spread of mountain pine beetles
In a new study aimed at assisting efforts to contain the destructive spread of mountain…
Which sector spends the most on the environment? Oil and gas
By Mark Milke and Ven Venkatachalam Canadian Energy Centre As two people not born in…
Celebrating the life of David Schindler
The University of Alberta is mourning the loss of ecology professor emeritus David Schindler, a…
The wasted pursuit of social licence for oil exploration
For several decades, Canada was the focus of a global attack on its natural resource…
Are owls wise, all-seeing and good luck – or harbingers of calamity?
Folklore abounds with superstition related to owls. I thought it might be fun to share…
Canadian briefs U.S. policy-makers on removing CO2 from atmosphere
A scientist at the University of Alberta is lending her expertise on mineral carbonation to…
Managing invasive species better than eliminating them: research
Managing invasive species – not eliminating them altogether – is a better use of time…
How zebra finches choose materials for their nests
When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according…
Farm practices may have altered the quality of our butter
For months, thousands of Canadians have taken to social media saying that they’ve noticed that…
Indigenous leaders step up but no applause from environmentalists
Not enough has been said about the recent memorandum of understanding between the First Nations…