Doug Ford has announced that he’s reversing his controversial plan to remove lands from Ontario’s Greenbelt, following a massive public outcry and the resignation of two of his ministers. The reasons Ford…
Category: Environment
Farmed rhinos will soon ‘rewild’ the African savanna
With all the terrible news on climate change, it’s easy to lose track of what’s happening with particular species. So, in case you missed it, a new report has bad news for…
How ducks, geese and swans see the world – and why this puts them at risk in a changing environment
Each year, millions of birds fly into power lines, wind turbines and the other man-made structures that litter the open air space. These collisions frequently result in the death of birds and,…
why ambitious ‘no nonsense’ plans are vital to limit global heating to 2℃
2023 is proving to be a year of climate and weather extremes. Record-busting global air and ocean temperatures, unprecedented low levels of Antarctic sea ice, and devastating fires and floods have been…
How the Peach Blossom Jellyfish is spreading across North America
Invasive species are a real problem in Canada, and one species in particular, the freshwater jellyfish species of the genus Craspedacusta sowerbii — C. sowerbii, or the Peach Blossom Jellyfish — are…
‘Nature positive’ isn’t just planting a few trees – it’s actually stopping the damage we do
Have you heard the phrase “nature positive”? It’s suddenly everywhere. The idea is simple: rather than continually erode the natural world, nature positive envisions a future with more nature than we have…
Why delaying the ban on petrol and diesel cars won’t slow UK’s shift to electric vehicles
The UK has delayed its ban on the sale of new cars which burn petrol or diesel in internal combustion engines (ICE) from 2030 to 2035. In some ways, this is no…
How Sunak’s backpedaling on net zero could damage efforts to decarbonise Britain’s homes
Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has announced his government will scrap or delay a number of measures designed to help the UK reach net zero by 2050, with a particular focus…
How Sunak’s back-pedalling on net zero could damage efforts to decarbonise Britain’s homes
Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has announced his government will scrap or delay a number of measures designed to help the UK reach net zero by 2050, with a particular focus…
How air pollution is making life tougher for bugs
Whether you love them or loathe them, we all depend on bugs. Insects help to pollinate three-quarters of the world’s crop varieties, making them a treasured resource. But we’re making the lives…