Ontario Nature Blog

Nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis are important and gaining popularity but they alone cannot address it effectively while the burning of fossil fuels – the primary driver of global heating and pollution – continues unchecked. The connection between the burning of fossil fuels and worsening ecological and human health impacts is stark. And ...

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Lurking underground in Canada’s boreal forests, zombie fires are the latest concern in an ever-growing list of issues arising from a changing climate. Ever wondered how wildfires start so early in the spring, shortly after all the snow melts? Zombie fires – commonly known as holdover fires or overwintering fires – are often to blame. ...

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As one of North America’s largest clean electricity providers, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) meets about half of Ontario’s power needs. To continue advancing towards a greener Ontario and fight climate change, OPG launched our Climate Change Plan in 2020, which sets out our plan to become a net-zero company by 2040 and provide more reliable, ...

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As we see article after article reporting the effects of climate change, it is increasingly important that we act and implement solutions now. Protected areas are one solution, as they provide habitat for endangered species and keep carbon in the ecosystem. Measuring Carbon on the Ground Last year, Ontario Nature staff and community science volunteers ...

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Did you know carbon is found in everything on Earth? From human DNA to soil to the atmosphere. The carbon stored in ecosystems is called a “carbon stock.” Protecting carbon stocks in natural areas can help us fight climate change and biodiversity loss in Ontario. Measuring carbon to protect one million hectares Ontario Nature’s protected ...

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