Climate-wise, Mother Earth had three of a kind in hand last month: It was the fourth warmest May, the fourth warmest March–May period and the fourth warmest year to date on record for the globe.
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Unboxing Canada’s climate history
A decade has passed since Alan MacEachern found himself in the basement of Environment Canada’s headquarters, amidst aisles upon aisles of historical weather reports.
Many wildlife-vehicle collisions preventable
A new study from the University of Waterloo has found that Ontario could save millions by implementing simple measures to help prevent vehicle accidents involving wildlife.
Leave No Trace this Summer as You Explore the Outdoors
With summer officially here, it’s a great time to explore the outdoors! As people go hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and engage in other recreation activities, there can be associated impacts on the natural environment.
Garden Seed Influences Young Turtle Doves’ Survival Chances
Young turtle doves raised on a diet of seeds from non-cultivated arable plants are more likely to survive after fledging than those relying on food provided in people’s gardens, new research into Britain’s fastest declining bird species has shown.
Hot climate reduces survival of tropical birds
A 15-year study led by University of Windsor researchers shows that a hot climate reduces survival in tropical birds.