Environment & Climate

Permafrost, permanently frozen ground that has remained locked in ice for thousands of years, covers approximately 23 percent of Earth’s land...

Earth is experiencing a biodiversity crisis of unprecedented proportions, with species extinction rates approximately 1,000 times higher than background...

Ocean acidification represents one of the ocean’s most pressing challenges, resulting from the absorption of excess carbon dioxide produced by human...

Light pollution—the excessive or inappropriate artificial lighting of the night environment—has emerged as a pervasive but often overlooked environmental...

Canada’s Arctic region experiences climate change at roughly twice the rate of the global average, a phenomenon known as Arctic amplification. This...

Global coral reefs face an unprecedented crisis, with approximately 50% of the world’s coral reefs already degraded or destroyed. Rising ocean...

Air quality remains one of the most critical factors determining human health and environmental vitality worldwide. While air pollution affects billions...

Canada’s national parks represent some of the world’s most pristine and ecologically diverse protected areas, safeguarding ecosystems ranging...

The Mariana Trench represents the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans, a realm of extreme pressure, frigid temperatures, and perpetual darkness...

With the rapid advancements in technology, cities around the world are transforming into smart cities, embracing innovative solutions for sustainable...