Butterflies ‘sentinels’ of climate change in mountain ecosystems
U of A scientists urge more monitoring of butterfly populations to help understand alpine environments predicted to change rapidly…
Mainstream media glosses over Indigenous issues
Media need time and resources to understand the issues and seek a range of views within the Indigenous world…
From a bitter past to the sweet taste of opportunity
Road to Reconciliation: An examination of what meaningful consultation and economic reconciliation look like…
As California burns, so does our winter lettuce
Canada depends on imports for fruits and vegetables. We need to think differently about how we feed ourselves during cold months…
Canada’s economic revival requires broad strategy
A narrow focus on the green/clean sector won’t get the job done. The sector is too small and the workforce’s skill set doesn't suit the goals…
The global energy landscape is changing fast
Over a fifth of Europe’s energy was generated by solar panels and wind turbines in the first half of 2020…
Fear creating costly food waste in Canadian homes
Canadians are throwing away more food, in part because we’re cooking more at home but also out of irrational fear…
Crickets, grasshoppers, songs and heatwaves
Grasshoppers existed long before dinosaurs. And crickets are eaten, reviled and revered around the world…
Common sunscreen ingredients dangerous for freshwater ecosystems
Research by U of A biologists shows detrimental effects on tiny water fleas that are fundamental to freshwater food chains…
How changes in ancient soil microbes could predict Arctic future
Changing balance of microorganisms in Arctic soil due to climate change could have widespread effects, according to new research…