Recent research suggests that the earthworms of Canada’s forests could actually be accelerating climate change.

November 2021

By Nathalie Chaperon, communications advisor — Scientific Communications Team

By the end of 2024, more than 10 million people in Canada’s most earthquake-prone regions will be able to receive Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) alerts, giving them precious seconds to protect themselves.

It grew from a study of oil and gas impacts on aquifers to become a multidisciplinary project involving 20 experts from various backgrounds.

Leading experts from across Canada call for urgent action to address climate change and its impacts on our communities, environment and economy.

They may be in your yard. If you act quickly, there is still time to protect your trees and help control next year’s population

Today’s cutting-edge technologies — from smart phones to zero-emission vehicles to life-saving medical equipment — are becoming a way of life as society relies on these devices and looks to reduce its carbon footprint. But have you ever wondered where our modern technology comes from?

Varennes research centre simulates different solar lighting conditions for performance testing

The first week of May is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada. Led by Public Safety Canada, it’s an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community for a range of emergencies.

A new tree-ring study suggests that introducing resilient tree genotypes could help forests stay healthy and even balance greenhouse gases in our atmosphere — but there’s a catch.

Sable Island is a truly unique microenvironment that’s been shaped and reshaped by changing sea levels, ice sheets, strong winds and waves for at least 10,000 years. It’s well known for its thriving wild horse population and one-of-a-kind wildlife. And now, scientists from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Parks Canada are working together to understand how the wild forces of nature influence this shapeshifter.