The Canadian Arctic: An Environment to safeguard
December 16, 2020
In honour of Arctic Science Month, we check in with three Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) scientists; Chris Derksen, Sandy Steffen and Hayley Hung, who carry out research in the North. They share why it is so important to study the Arctic.
Polar Bears: The very large canary in the coalmine for our generation
November 17, 2020
This month, we catch up with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) research scientist, Evan Richardson, to talk about his research on polar bears and the impacts of climate change on the iconic northern species.
Observations from Space help understand Environmental Issues on Earth
October 23, 2020
This month, as our neighbours and colleagues in the United States celebrated Earth Science week, we look at how one Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) scientist is using Earth Observations from NASA satellites to inform efforts to combat climate change.
ECCC Scientists contribute to worldwide effort to track Climate
September 17, 2020
For many of us, working at Environment and Climate Change Canada is more than a job – working directly on the frontlines in the fight against climate change is a calling. At ECCC, many of our scientist are dedicated to tracking the long-term effects of a changing climate, contributing to an important body of evidence that informs the public, as well as decision-makers. We are proud to share the work of Lawrence Mudryk, Ross Brown, Chris Derksen, Kinson Leung, Vincent Cheng and David Phillips as part of the recently published State of the Climate in 2019 report.
ECCC Research Scientist’s findings point to success of the Montreal Protocol
September 15, 2020
In 1987, all 197 member states of the United Nations came together to adopt the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This environmental agreement regulated the production and consumption of human-produced chemicals, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) — found in products such as aerosols — that deplete the ozone layer. Now, more than 30 years later, we continue to recognize the positive impacts of this landmark protocol to protect the shield that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation.
How ECCC is managing pollution from small gas engines
August 18, 2020
This month, we are profiling ECCC’s work on managing pollution from small gas engines. Be sure to follow the department’s social media channels to learn interesting facts about pollution from everyday tools, and actions you can take to help make our air cleaner.
How does science assessment help with plastic pollution reduction?
February 28, 2020
To address the growing problem of plastic entering the environment, the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce plastic pollution, including banning harmful single-use plastics where warranted and based on science, as early as 2021.
ECCC Researchers find Arctic seal stomachs don’t accumulate plastic pollution!
February 20, 2020
Many of us have been touched by images of the tragic consequences of plastic pollution filling the stomachs of animals. Plastic pollution is a major concern in many ecosystems across Canada.
Supersizing Weather Stations in the Arctic
January 1, 2020
To highlight ECCC’s scientific work in the Arctic, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) social media channels have recently focused on scientists’ work in Northern Canada. This month’s Science Behind the Scenes looks into another important challenge for ECCC scientists in the Arctic – weather forecasting and research.