Ant colonies remember things individual ants forget
Are ant colonies like human brains? Besides being the fastest animal in the world, they are collectively smart. An ant queen lives for 10 or 30 years. All the other ants live only a year […]
Cut carbon now or face financial crash, say investors worth $32 Trillion
Top investors know a thing or two about money. And they say it’s INACTION that’s going to cost us. The most recent, compelling point to the ‘environment or economy’ discussion comes via a coalition of […]
New fastest animal in the world
It is not what you may think, it is not a cheetah, not a sailfish, but the Dracula Ant (Mystrium camillae)! Ants in general are seriously worthy of admiration – they build castles, they assemble into escape […]
UNICEF Funds 6 Blockchain Startups that will solve Global challenges
The United Nations’ charity arm for children, UNICEF, is funding research into blockchain tech. Announced Monday, UNICEF is investing $100,000 in six blockchain startups to “solve global challenges using blockchain technology,” ranging from healthcare delivery transparency to […]
Bees are dying at an alarming rate. Amsterdam may have the answer.
Alarm bells are sounding globally over the disappearance of pollinators, but the Dutch capital has proved to be a success story. An unkempt stretch of tall grass, wildflowers and weeds in front of a train […]
Future of Maple Syrup is at risk
Sugar maples rely on consistent snow cover to thrive, and climate change is threatening that. Maple syrup is a food that you might have to describe to your great-grandchildren because they won’t be able to […]
Top 5 Environmental Concerns for 2019
We all like to do our bit to help the environment. But as time goes on, we’re seeing new environmental concerns. As the new year approaches, we all need to be ready and prepared to […]
Australia slashed plastic bag use by 80% in 3 months
After a few big players entered the ring, the environment was spared some 1.5 billion plastic shopping bags in under 100 days. This is remarkable, and a model for other countries around the world. After […]
Massive, unexplored ‘cave of national significance’ discovered in B.C. park
A massive, unexplored cave that’s likely among the country’s largest has been discovered in a remote valley in B.C.’s Wells Gray Provincial Park. This in near Fernie BC. The cave was initially spotted in April […]
50% drop in Rainbow Trout population in Bow River, Calgary, Canada
The Bow River likely won’t be able to support its “world-renowned” recreational fishery in future as the river’s rainbow trout population is in drastic decline, according to a new study. Thousands of anglers flock to Calgary […]
