Environment

This is How Many Plastic Bottles Torontonians Discard Every Five Minutes

A new art installation in Toronto’s Union Station wants to draw attention to Canada’s single-use water bottle problem.


12 Everyday Items That Take the Longest to Decompose

We all know the damage plastic bags do to the environment, but these other seemingly items stay around long enough...


15 Places That Have Been Ruined by Tourism

Tourism is both a blessing and a curse. While a healthy amount can boost the economy, too much of it...


The Coolest Scientific Discoveries of 2018

From new planets to DNA breakthroughs to whale earwax, 2018 has been filled with fascinating scientific stories.


Meet the Hunters Fighting the Burmese Python Invasion in Florida

Pythons are wreaking havoc on Florida wildlife. Our reporter learns firsthand what’s being done about it.


50 Facts That Will Make You Stop Using Plastic

Plastic is not only killing marine animals and ecosystems, but countless studies show it's hazardous to human health. These shocking...


13 Fascinating (and Reassuring) Facts About Sharks

Spoiler: In real life, they rarely harm humans.


A Single Load of Laundry Causes Major Water Pollution—But This Canadian Might Have a Solution

Every time we wash our clothes, they shed tiny pieces of plastic that pollute our waterways. One Nova Scotia man...

4 Things You Need to Know About Raptors, According to a Wildlife Rehabilitator

Raptors—also known as birds of prey—play an important role in our ecosystem. If you come across one or several while...


Can Giant Pandas Return to the Wild?

The species' population has been rebounding, thanks to China's captive-breeding program. The challenge now is returning giant pandas to their...


11 Movies That Celebrate Our Amazing Planet for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with our must-see list of the greatest movies that showcase the majesty of our planet and the...


Make Earth Day Every Day

Recycling, energy conservation and environmental respect are celebrated each year on April 22. But Earth Day behaviours can be put...