National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
An ambitious project to map and monitor sea kelp forests along the entire B.C. coast is afoot, and scientists are using seemly disparate tools — both ancient and modern — to do it.
Continue reading Mapping critical kelp beds along the Pacific coastCarl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Those surprised at U.S. president-elect Joe Biden’s intention to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit might want to take a look at the incoming administration’s plans for environmental justice.
Continue reading environmental justice & climate policy under BidenNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The emerald shores and unspoiled bays of the Octopus Islands Marine Park are a longtime haven and popular destination for boaters and kayakers exploring the beauty of B.C.’s Inside Passage.
Continue reading Octopus Islands Marine Park is 20 hectares largerBy Quinn Bender, Prince Rupert Northern View, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Canadian Coast Guard has established a first-of-its-kind division to elevate safeguards against human-caused deaths and injuries to whales in B.C. waters.
Continue reading Coast Guard ramps up protection for whalesCarl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After the world failed to meet a single target last decade to stop the disappearance of the natural world, the leaders of several nations, including Canada, met for a virtual summit on Monday and committed to safeguarding biodiversity in future.
Continue reading Trudeau among world leaders ‘reconciling humanity with nature’
