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
The Dangers of Underwater Landslides (Ask NRCan) On this episode of “Ask NRCan,” research scientist Alexandre Normandeau talks about his work on underwater landslides and their impacts on coastal communities. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Geosciences Read more
Natural Solutions to Climate Change Natural Resources Canada works with Parks Canada to create a Carbon Atlas. Keywords: Climate change Forestry and insects Maps Read more
Hot springs temporarily run dry after Haida Gwaii earthquake The hot springs in Gandll K'in Gwaay.yaay, a small island in the southeast Haida Gwaii archipelago, were some of the hottest in Canada — reaching up to 80°C — until a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in October 2012. Keywords: Climate change Geosciences Indigenous Read more
Every tree has a story to tell (Byte-Sized Science) Scientists like Martin Girardin study tree growth rings to understand the impact of climate change on forests. Keywords: Climate change Forestry and insects Watch now
Wetland fire research improves air quality forecasts and carbon accounting Wildfires — we usually think of them in terms of forests. But in Canada’s boreal forest, up to one-third of the area burned in wildfires can affect wetlands, which include bogs — also known as muskeg — and swamps. Keywords: Climate change Forestry and insects Read more
Climate change: Arctic coastlines eroding up to 40 m yearly Talk of climate change impact often focuses on the future — 10, 20 or 50 years ahead. But in the Arctic, the erosion of coastline can sometimes be measured from one day to another. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Geosciences Read more
Changing Coastlines in Canada’s Arctic Warming climate is causing Arctic coastlines to change at an unprecedented rate. Physical scientist Dustin Whalen explains how drone technology helps study these changes. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Watch now