In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we explore species of birds that you can only see in winter and answer the question: what is a microclimate?
Microclimates are all around us. Those variations in temperature and precipitation can have a big impact on plants, animals and people, but what causes them and why are they significant?
Have your allergies been more aggressive than usual this spring? You're not alone. This year, our coniferous trees across Western Canada have exploded with pollen cones. So why is there so much pollen?
Have your allergies been more aggressive than usual this spring? You're not alone. This year, our coniferous trees across Western Canada have exploded with pollen cones. So why is there so much pollen?