© Lora Denis
Cottontail rabbit © Peter Ferguson
Rabbits and hares are often overlooked, even though they are a crucial part of our ecosystems serving as a key food source for many species and even an indicator of climate change. “Poor rabbits. It’s the exact reason I started rehabbing them, because I felt sorry for them,” says Tallulah, founder of My Wildlife Rescue, ...
Flooding along the Don Valley Parkway, Toronto © Graeme Bunton CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Countries from around the world are gathering to address the biodiversity and climate crises at separate global conferences in October and November. Beginning October 21 and lasting until November 11, the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference 16th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity is being held in Cali, ...
Environmental justice advocates are celebrating Bill C-226’s reception of royal assent on June 20, 2024. First introduced by former MP Lenore Zann as, Bill C-226 – now known as the National Strategy of Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act – represents the Government of Canada’s commitment to offering “affected communities with the opportunity to participate ...
Boreal forest sunrise, northern Ontario © Rajinstan Kamalraj
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. ...
Global Climate Strike Toronto © Aidan Brushett
There’s mounting evidence suggesting that most people worldwide are worried about the planet’s future. In fact, 80% of respondents to a Global Trends Survey covering 50 countries believe “we are heading towards an environmental disaster unless we change our habits quickly.” It’s no surprise then that an ever-increasing number of people are experiencing “eco-anxiety,” or ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority