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

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Suzanne Simard says it’s time for a fresh look at forestry

She became famous for her work that said trees communicate through a forest web. But Suzanne Simard’s research also faced backlash. Not only is she defending her work as a scientist, she’s back with a new book expanding on it. Together with Tsimshian scientist Teresa Ryan, Kwakwa ...  Show more

Critics say the math isn’t mathing on Ottawa’s climate plans

After a year in office, climate minister Julie Dabrusin says she’s proud of her record. But critics say more pipelines, less progress on emissions cuts and other moves overshadow efforts to protect nature and boost renewable energy. We challenge the minister’s claims that her gov ...  Show more

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