Off-grid wind turbines make their way to Northern Ontario
Waterloo’s Wind Energy Group looks to bring the power of wind to a remote community in Northern Ontario. Continue reading Off-grid wind turbines make their way to Northern Ontario
Tag: Research
National Research Council’s new focus ignores how science works
If we’re serious about creating partnerships between science and business, we have to support the best scientists so they are competitive with any around the world. Continue reading National Research Council’s new focus ignores how science works
Taking the Earth’s pulse: UBC scientists unveil a new economic and environmental index – UBC
(UBC – Feb. 20, 2012) – A growing world population, mixed with the threat of climate change and mounting financial … Continue reading Taking the Earth’s pulse: UBC scientists unveil a new economic and environmental index – UBC
Video: Tagging Narwhal in the Arctic
Shared by wwfcanada on Oct 13, 2011 WWF-Canada‘s species expert, Dr. Peter Ewins, went up to Tremblay Sound in Nunavut, Canada, to help researchers tag narwhal with GPS radio collars so that they can monitor their movements and analyze how climate change is affecting their behaviours. Related articles Scientists launch arctic search to find narwhals (cbsnews.com) Tracking of […] Continue reading Video: Tagging Narwhal in the Arctic
Boondoggles in the Boreal
A mid-March report — A Forest of Blue: Canada’s Boreal Forest, the World’s Waterkeeper — focuses on the health of our vast northern forest ecosystem, which covers 60% of Canada’s land mass. Issued by the Pew Environment Group (a U.S. organization not without controversy in Canada), the study has nonetheless been endorsed by the International Boreal Conservation Science Panel, whose 14 academics include eight of Canada’s most highly respected scientists, such as Dr. David Schindler of the University of Alberta. Continue reading Boondoggles in the Boreal
Ranking the most sustainable large Canadian urban centres
Corporate Knights publishes a report entitled “The 2011 Most Sustainable Cities in Canada” . See if your cities made the list. Criteria indicators include: Ecological Integrity, Economic Security, Governance & Empowerment, Infrastructure & Built Environment, and Social Well-being. Continue reading Ranking the most sustainable large Canadian urban centres
Threatened Bears Slaughtered in B.C. Parks
New research shows grizzlies being legally hunted in conservation areas VANCOUVER – Trophy hunters are turning British Columbia’s protected areas … Continue reading Threatened Bears Slaughtered in B.C. Parks
A New Look for the Environmental Studies Association of Canada
The Environmental Studies Association of Canada is pleased to announce the re-launch of their brand-new website! The new design represents … Continue reading A New Look for the Environmental Studies Association of Canada
Google Maps Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Even for experts and scientists, analyzing data on emissions and climate change can seem like a rising sea of numbers. … Continue reading Google Maps Greenhouse Gas Emissions
NEPTUNE Canada “Go Live” Launch – Dec. 8th
NEPTUNE Canada “Go Live” Launch – Dec. 8th – Join the Celebration! NEPTUNE Canada has completed installation in the Pacific … Continue reading NEPTUNE Canada “Go Live” Launch – Dec. 8th
