Posts tagged: Arctic

Must watch: The Nature of Things presents Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey

A new documentary shows a ‘teenage’ polar bear as he struggles to survive an epic migration and hardships on land during his first summer alone.

April 03, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

The winter that wasn’t

I have realized that the reach of climate change has no geographic prejudice; it has quite literally hit home, my home. Climate change is now on my front porch.

March 23, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

Green resolutions for a Living Planet

When I wanted some inspiration for how I could make a “green” resolution this new year, I turned to our conservation experts. Here, they share their commitments to showing some much-needed love to our planet.

January 07, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

NEB report provides “relief” on Arctic offshore drilling

Two years ago, the major oil companies asked the National Energy Board to do away with a very important policy to protect the Arctic environment. Last week, the National Energy Board said no.

December 21, 2011
Posted by Robert Powell

Our greatest gifts to the planet in 2011

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of our accomplishments. Here’s what tops the list of the things we’re most proud of.

December 14, 2011
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

Wishes for a Living Planet

Kids aren’t the only ones who make “wish lists” come holiday season. Here, WWF-Canada conservation experts share their wishes for a sustainable, living planet.

December 13, 2011
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

A Panda was spotted in Paulatuk

Unfamiliar species are being spotted outside of the tiny Arctic hamlet of Paulatuk.

December 09, 2011
Posted by Dan Slavik

The power of partnerships

The other week I attended an event hosted by Coca-Cola that highlighted their sustainability initiatives and partnerships. It was very eye-opening for me.

December 09, 2011
Posted by Andrew Dumbrille

A familiar howl across the north

In the 3 hours of sunlight we had this weekend, I took my first dogsled ride in -30°C weather down the frozen Mackenzie Delta.

December 01, 2011
Posted by Dan Slavik

A call to action on climate change

Just over a week ago, I was in Churchill, Manitoba, enjoying the company of some of the local polar bears. While it was great to see so many bears in action, it was also a sad sight, since there was still no sign of the sea ice that is so important to these bears in Hudson Bay.