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Farmers use everything from grafting to greenhouses to protect crops from extreme weather, but one problem that’s harder to solve is the shortage of affordable land

Getting people to want and purchase more has adverse effects on both people and the planet

Beyond the traditional teacher roles, a classroom full of more sophisticated and technologically competent kids expect more from their teacher

A roundup of good news from around our community. This week: Seniors pitch in to raise funds for cancer facility and the Women’s Transition House marks 50 years.

Worsening climate change is shining a spotlight on ‘gaps’ in the science of forest hydrology, especially around extremes such as flooding

Researchers and scientists hope this study will be a "whale-sized dose" of motivation to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Despite research-based evidence about the importance of music, VIU could slash its nationally highly regarded music program.

The issue comes under the broad heading of ethical investment, in which environmental, social and governance concerns are a factor in making investment decisions.

Right now the two most successful vertebrate species on the entire planet are in a bit of a tussle at my house, and maybe at yours, too.