A global information highway to meet the challenges of a fragile Arctic ecosystem OTTAWA - Climate change affects the Arctic in different ways. Regional impacts include coastal erosion, evolving ocean currents and temperatures, shifting migration patterns over land and sea, and melting permafrost that heaves buildings and roads. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Geosciences Mining Read more
Measuring the shake, rattle and roll in Canada’s Western Arctic Travelling and working in remote regions of Canada’s North is no easy task. Ask Natural Resources Canada seismologist Andrew Schaeffer, who ventured to the Northwest Territories (NWT) this summer to better understand earthquakes and related natural hazards. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Geosciences Natural hazards Read more
Monitoring seismic activity in Canada’s North Canada’s southwestern Arctic is of special interest to scientists exploring the interrelated roles of seismic activity, climate change and coastal erosion. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Geosciences Natural hazards Read more
Learning from Tragedy – The 1929 Tsunami (Ask NRCan) Marine geoscientist Calvin Campbell joins us to talk about the importance of a specific underwater landslide that caused a massive tsunami in Newfoundland back in 1929. Calvin is part of a team studying this historical landslide, and shares with us recent findings that changed our perception of the event. Keywords: Climate change Geosciences Read more
The gift of reading for science buffs The written word has long helped us understand science and the natural world around us. In fact, Natural Resources Canada is home to the first ever science library in Canada, dating back to 1854. Keywords: Climate change Geosciences Maps Mining Read more
How We Measure Glaciers (Byte-Sized Science) Scientist Mark Ednie takes us on a trip up to Nahanni National Park were he and his colleagues measure a glacier. The amount of mass that's gained through the winter is compared to the amount of ice that's lost in the summer. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Watch now
Can Airplanes Fly on Wood Chips? (Science at Work) Biofuels are renewable and emit less greenhouse gas than fossil fuels. However, the current generation of biojet fuel has its limitations. Natural Resources Canada scientists are perfecting a method that converts agriculture and forest wastes into a type of biojet fuel that meets the requirements of the aviation industry. Keywords: Climate change Energy Watch now
The Potential of Renewable Hydrogen (Ask NRCan) Research scientist Peter Gogolek explains to us what is renewable hydrogen, how it is used by the energy sector, as well as how it can help Canada lower its carbon footprint. Keywords: Climate change Energy Read more
Melting Glaciers, Rising Sea Levels, Thawing Permafrost and Unpredictable Groundwater Levels: The Unsettling Effects of Climate Change Global warming provides some of the most dynamic backdrops for climate change scientists at work today. This is especially true for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) researchers who are on the leading edge, looking to gain a greater understanding of the unsettling effects of climate change. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Read more
Coastal research in the Arctic photo gallery The western Canadian Arctic has one of the most rapidly changing coastlines in the country. Our research is examining how climate change is affecting this vulnerable coastline. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Geosciences Read more
