The Sixth Extinction’ by Elizabeth Kolbert is an overview of past and present mass extinctions. Discover why many scientists believe that humans are causing a new era of mass extinction today. (5:30 min read)
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‘Making Peace with Nature’ Report Offers Sustainable Blueprint
‘Making Peace with Nature’ is the title of a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Discover how it lays out a blueprint for solving our climate, biodiversity and pollution challenges.(4:30 min read)
Soil Animal Biomass Declining Sharply
Soil animal biomass is declining as tiny organisms get smaller and scarcer. Find out why this poses a threat to our global food system. (4:30 read time)
Mass Extinction, Past and Present
Scientists have uncovered another ancient mass extinction. Find out what we can learn from this event for our own time.
Mass Extinctions, Past and Present
Scientists have uncovered another ancient mass extinction. Find out what we can learn from this event for our own time.
Diversity Always Wins
Researchers have shown that forest biodiversity is healthier than monoculture. Find out what this means for future reforestation plans.
Biodiversity Always Wins
Researchers have shown that forest biodiversity is healthier than monoculture. Find out what this means for future reforestation plans.
Elephants and Climate Change
Forest elephant populations are declining rapidly. Find out how this is a threat, not only to their habitat, but to the fight against climate change.
Forest Elephants and Climate Change
Forest elephant populations are declining rapidly. Find out how this is a threat, not only to their habitat, but to the fight against climate change.
Time to Declare a Nature Emergency
Canadian environmentalists are calling on all levels of government to recongnize the global mass exinction of species as a Nature Emergency. Learn more here.