Reproduction is the ultimate goal in life for most animals, but securing a mate is hard work. You must not only find a potential suitor, but...
EDMONTON — New Alberta legislation aimed at reducing red tape could do just the opposite while threatening parks and protected areas, say legal and environmental critics....
Human impacts on global ecosystems can be severe, widespread and irreversible. But life on Earth has evolved to meet environmental challenges for 3.5 billion years: Could...
The adage “out of sight, out of mind” has long summed up humans’ attitude to dumping personal and industrial waste. In a 1974 Scientific American article,...
There is no reasonable disagreement that humanity needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. People might argue over how large a reduction is necessary or about...
Trees are important elements of our urban landscape. With more than 50 per cent of the world’s population living in cities, it is impossible to imagine...
Shared fish stocks of hundreds of marine species have been historically exploited by many countries across the world. As oceans get warmer and marine species move...
Throughout history, important cities around the world have flourished along river banks. But rivers can also be destructive forces. They routinely flood, and on rare occasions,...
When an oil company invests in an expensive new drilling project today, it’s taking a gamble. Even if the new well is a success, future government...
One species of iconic moa was almost wiped out during the last ice age, according to recently published research. But a small population survived in a...