Catholic Integralists believe that religious values – specifically Christian ones – should guide government policies. They oppose liberalism, which they view as valuing individualism and liberty.
Insects are the primary pollinators of most flowers and crops.
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Hurricanes, heatwaves and floods can be good moments to begin tough conversations about climate change.
Drivers are stranded due to flood waters blocking the Don Valley Parkway following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16, 2024.
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Ontario’s recent flooding reminds us of the fragility of our buildings and infrastructure, and the importance of nature-based solutions in designing more resilient communities.
The Gulf Coast has seen big jumps in baby bull shark numbers. As adults, these are among the most aggressive species of sharks, but the babies aren’t cause for concern, as three scientists explain.
The mayor of Montréal, Valérie Plante, the mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, and his counterpart from Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson, at the annual conference of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, on May 15, 2024 in Montréal. Cities must unite to discuss their major issues.
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What will our daily lives be like in 50 years’ time? What will our challenges be? Scientific data and analysis are essential, and municipal diplomacy is the key to sharing knowledge.
People make their way through downtown Ottawa on June 18, 2024, as temperatures hit 32 C in what meteorologists are calling a heat dome.
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A landmark report has clearly attributed the June heat wave in Canada to climate change. The lessons from this report can help inform climate policy in a changing Canada.
We all know the Barrier Reef – but Australia also has three other World Heritage reefs, Ningaloo and Shark Bay in Western Australia and Lord Howe Island off the New South Wales coast.
The Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee and PanAfrican Climate Justice Alliance protest against coal and for renewable energy in Johannesburg on 20 March 2024.
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South Africa’s new environment minister has a strong business background, but the country needs a renewable energy champion who’ll also protect communities from fossil fuel corporates.
In her new book, sports ecologist Madeleine Orr shows how the world of sport is being impacted by climate change in unbelievable ways.
A man tries to cool down his daughter outside the Lincoln Memorial in June in Washington, D.C. June 2024 was the hottest June on record, according to Europe’s Copernicus climate service.
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Climate change is a difficult subject at the best of times, even more so when discussing it with older relatives. These three scenarios can help you navigate these discussions.
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While it’s easy to demonise environmentalists for using the courts to further their causes, a fundamental part of any democracy is access to the legal system.
The water levels of saline lakes depend on a delicate balance between water inputs and outputs. This means they can provide an early warning of disruptions to our water resources.
A small fishing boat sits at anchor off the hamlet of Pond Inlet, Nunavut.
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As the Arctic Ocean loses sea ice due to climate change, fisheries access is increasing and large-scale exploitation is on the horizon. Here’s how to manage the uncertainty and the risks.
A pre-election march in London demanding nature restoration.
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