Category: Conservation
Canada’s Endangered Woodland Caribou
February 14, 2019
Caribou are now an endangered species in Canada and their conservation causes heated debate among scientists, industry, and community members. This post briefly reviews the challenges facing Alberta’s woodland caribou.
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Feeding Wild Birds: Is it Helpful or Harmful?
January 31, 2019
I’ve gotten the occasional concerned comment about the perceived negative effects of wild bird feeding. In an attempt to understand the benefits and unintended consequences of feeding wild birds, I’ve put together this blog post with some of the latest research in this area.
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Environmental Destruction: Individual vs. Collective Action
December 5, 2018
Scientists have issued a warning regarding our mismanagement of the environment. What can we do to avoid further environmental destruction?