Tag: Canada

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Research shows that a surge of sea sounds stresses out whales

Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have to compete for underwater air time with noise from shipping, sonar, seismic testing and other... Read More
Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have...
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Our oceans and you

World Oceans Day on June 8 is a great opportunity for all of us to reconnect with Canada’s oceans, learn about the challenges they face and what we can do to help. Read More
World Oceans Day on June 8 is a great opportunity for all of us to reconnect with Canada’s oceans,...
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The winter that wasn't

I have realized that the reach of climate change has no geographic prejudice; it has quite literally hit home, my home. Climate change is now on my front porch. Read More
I have realized that the reach of climate change has no geographic prejudice; it has quite literally hit home,...
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‘Sounding’ Canada’s Pacific Ocean

Shipping, boat traffic, seismic exploration, naval activity, oil and gas development, wind farms and other activities make the ocean not just a busy place but also a noisy place. Read More
Shipping, boat traffic, seismic exploration, naval activity, oil and gas development, wind farms and other activities make the ocean...
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Close encounters of the grizzly kind

Linda Nowlan, director, Pacific conservation with WWF-Canada, talks about a magical morning on which she shared the Great Bear Sea with a wild grizzly. Read More
Linda Nowlan, director, Pacific conservation with WWF-Canada, talks about a magical morning on which she shared the Great Bear...
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Green resolutions for a Living Planet

When I wanted some inspiration for how I could make a “green” resolution this new year, I turned to our conservation experts. Here, they share their commitments to showing some much-needed love to our... Read More
When I wanted some inspiration for how I could make a “green” resolution this new year, I turned to...
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Our greatest gifts to the planet in 2011

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of our accomplishments. Here’s what tops the list of the things we’re most proud of. Read More
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of our accomplishments. Here’s what tops the...
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Canada’s wild species are in excellent hands

As I sit on the train on my way to Ottawa in late November, I can see out my window signs of Nature winding down for the autumn and preparing for the long winter... Read More
As I sit on the train on my way to Ottawa in late November, I can see out my...
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I love my “cliché” job, do you?

My professional life began in healthcare and a few years in, I returned to school to round out my psychology and biology background with a business degree, after which I joined WWF-Canada’s Strategic Partnerships... Read More
My professional life began in healthcare and a few years in, I returned to school to round out my...
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Growing plants using renewable energy

I have been fortunate to be involved with a project that is beautifying the community, building community relationships and establishing partnerships. Read More
I have been fortunate to be involved with a project that is beautifying the community, building community relationships and...
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