The hunt for herring in a B.C. fjord and why it matters

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These young Canadians are suing their country over climate

This week, Jo goes inside the courtroom as an historic climate lawsuit gets underway in Vancouver. Fifteen young Canadians have hauled the federal government to court, arguing its response to climate change violates their constitutional rights. We find out what the case could act ...  Show more

There’s a bat housing crisis and the solutions are adorable

Sixty-five bats dropped dead inside a home custom-built to protect them. What went wrong? For bat moms looking for a place to raise their pups, it’s not the rent that’s through the roof, it’s the temperature. But bat people are busy building them safer homes: from tiny condos wit ...  Show more

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