Canada's boreal region faces bigger, hotter and more frequent wildfires that are increasingly unpredictable, but lacks an investment in fire science that could help keep communities safe.
Fighting historic wildfires amid bad ideas and no funding
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How soccer games can help protect wildlife
A whistle blows and young men in brightly coloured jerseys race towards a soccer ball on a grassy field in Erat, a community that lies within the boundaries of Korup National Park in southwest Cameroon.
Oil and Gas Rigs Could Help At-Risk Corals Thrive
Man-made structures such as oil platforms can help protect sea creatures threatened by climate change and habitat loss, a study suggests.
Wildfires the cause of likely 'irreversible' permafrost thaw in Western Canada
Wildfires have caused nearly a quarter of all permafrost thaw—2,000 square kilometres—in Western Canada’s boreal peatlands over the past 30 years, according to a new University of Alberta study.
Living Close to Urban Green Spaces Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Breast Cancer
The study also shows that residential proximity to agricultural areas is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
July 2018 was 4th warmest July on record for the globe
Scorching temperatures broke heat records around the world last month, which ranked as the fourth warmest July on record.
