Entries for November 2021

Bat scientist Cori Lausen speaks at the B.C. Bats - Wetlands Institute Speaker Series

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Bat scientist Cori Lausen speaks at the B.C. Bats - Wetlands Institute Speaker Series
(November 24, 2021)   -   Our bat scientist, Cori Lausen, joins the B.C. Wildlife Federation speaker series, and gives us Bats & Wetlands 101!

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The Search for a Global Carbon Fix Leads to a Scottish Peat Bog

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The Search for a Global Carbon Fix Leads to a Scottish Peat Bog
(November 12, 2021)   -   Peatlands are natural carbon sinks, but they’re becoming carbon emitters.  This article on Scottish bogs mentions the WCS Canada scientists working towards protecting northern peatlands. 

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What lies beneath: Exploring Canada’s invisible carbon storehouse

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What lies beneath: Exploring Canada’s invisible carbon storehouse
(November 12, 2021)   -   New research reveals what scientists have learned about the scale and distribution of a massive carbon reservoir lying just below the surface in wilderness areas across the country — and what’s at stake for the planet if it’s disturbed. President and Senior Scientist Justina Ray comments on managing this massive areas. 

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