What can be done to reduce LED headlight glare?
A Transport Canada survey that asks drivers to weigh in on car headlight glare closes April 20, 2026. Experts and everyday drivers in Nova Scotia have some strong opinions to share.
Fish feud: Salmon farmers, conservationists clash over promised federal funding
A salmon war is bubbling up in the waters of Atlantic Canada. On one side are fish farmers who raise salmon in ocean pens. On the other is a conservation group called the Atlantic Salmon Federation.
An earlier start to P.E.I.’s spring lobster season is proving challenging at some harbours
The spring lobster season gets underway on April 25 this year, one week earlier than the traditional start date of May 1. That's causing problems for at least one of the Island's larger harbours. CBC’s Nancy Russell explains.
Born with a rare deformity, Benny the foal might still grow up to be a racehorse
Benny the foal is only a few days old, but his owners say he's already taking their stable by storm.
This northern Yukon island shows how thawing permafrost is transforming the Arctic
Thawing permafrost on a small island off the Yukon’s north coast is shedding light on how climate change could dramatically affect the Arctic landscape in years to come.
North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.
Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge China's hegemonic control of the refining of lithium, a critical mineral whose supply chains have emerged as a key concern from the White House to Ottawa and beyond.
Rare footage reveals 'fish city' near an Ontario nuclear plant on Lake Huron
In the warm waters emanating from Ontario's largest nuclear plant, fish are gathering by the thousands. Ahead of an Earth Day livestream, CBC News got a rare look at what some call a 'fish city,' a striking scene scientists say may signal a changing Great Lakes ecosystem.
Why does Canada still test on animals?
Other countries are looking to end animal testing but in Canada, progress has been slow. CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks spoke with researchers working on alternative technologies to replace animal testing, who hope regulators will soon get on board.
Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland
When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead Greenland shark had washed up on the shores of northwestern Ireland, she was gobsmacked. Not only are the massive and ancient ocean dwellers notoriously elusive, but they usually make their homes in the remote depths of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans.
A chimpanzee 'civil war' erupted in Uganda. Scientists aren't sure why
An unusually large troop of chimpanzees displayed cooperation and social cohesion for decades, until something shifted and they started to turn on each other.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission — its challenges and its joy
Jeremy Hansen sat down with CBC News to share some of his insights, like how he felt during lift-off, the joy the mission brought him, and that one time he accidentally let a water bag explode in the capsule.
Researchers aim to map trade route through ice and enable year-round shipping from Churchill to Europe
The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation say they are entering a crucial phase of a study to establish the feasibility of turning Churchill into a year-round maritime hub.
How AI could help conservation work
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how AI could help protect important ecosystems; get an update on offshore wind in the U.S.; and find out why Parks Canada is connecting with social media influencers.
Widely used fertilizer can degrade nearly half of freshwater bodies on Canadian Prairies: study
A popular fertilizer that helps feed most of the world can degrade nearly half of all freshwater bodies on the Canadian Prairies, according to a new study by a group of Manitoba and Saskatchewan researchers. However, one expert says the findings may be an "overstatement."
Artemis II astronauts set to share more about historic mission around the moon
After flying 406,771 kilometres around the moon — the farthest any humans have ever been — Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch are ready to share more of their experiences with the public. CBC will have live coverage of today's news conference as they take questions from the media at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Etsy is banning the sale of fur — and Indigenous artisans may suffer most
Etsy has announced it’s banning the sale of fur items on the site in August. The Fur Institute of Canada warns the move will hit Indigenous artisans hardest, who often rely on the site as a major source of income.
IN PHOTOS | How the Artemis II crew made out-of-this-world images
The Artemis II astronauts made many mind-blowing images during their historic lunar mission earlier this month. They have two NASA trainers to thank for equipping them with tried-and-true digital SLR cameras and sharing their photo skills.
How Kitchener's Finite Robotics aims to help grow larger apples
A crunchy, tasty and low-cost apple - that's the end game for a Kitchener ag-bot company. Finite Robotics has developed an orchard robot that helps during the fruit thinning process of the growing season. Their machine removes extra apples to give the remaining ones room to grow. Company president and apple grower Matt Stevens explains how it works.
Aging oil wells on her land are making this Alberta farmer's life miserable. She's not alone
Teresa Patry, a Vermilion, Alta., farmer and rancher, has two active oil wells operating on her land, which, according to an air quality assessment, are venting a steady stream of potentially dangerous greenhouse gases downwind from where she lives with her family and livestock. But, according to Alberta's energy regular, everything is operating as it should be.
Next level nests: How these Alberta birds are getting home upgrades
Just in time for nesting season, volunteers with the Calgary Area NestBox Monitors Society are replacing worn-out bird boxes with newer models. We tagged along to see what's involved and why the work is so important for a variety of species.
