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The Three Levels of Government

Bias: None Sub-Category: Government Source: Parliament of Canada File Type: Guide Overview: How the different levels of government work Web Link: https://lop.parl.ca/about/parliament/education/ourcountryourparliament/html_booklet/three-levels-government-e.html

The Radioactive Wolves of Chernobyl

Bias: None Sub-Category: Interesting Source: The Wolves of Chernobyl File Type: Video Overview: The resiliency of nature and the adaptability of wildlife Web Link: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/nature-radioactive-wolves-preview/18830/#:~:text=What%20happens%20to%20nature%20after,the%20remains%20of%20the%20reactor. Video: John Brown. The resiliency of nature and the adaptability of...

The extraordinary life and death of the world’s oldest known spider

Sub-Category: Interesting Source: Washington Post File Type: Article Overview: World's oldest spider Web Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2018/05/01/the-extraordinary-life-and-death-of-the-worlds-oldest-known-spider/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f9f0b6b6bf66

‘Both things are true’: Science, Indigenous wisdom seek common ground

Sub-Category: Traditional Knowledge Source: CBC File Type: Article Overview: 'Both things are true': Science, Indigenous wisdom seek common ground Web Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/science-indigenous-reconciliation-oilsands-1.4946012?fbclid=IwAR2dmOxdzZUcjMvR3Gmn3n0o7tWapFnh9VYPl0ogt0tVk_ZU96okeQbshn8

CRISPR gene editing: Why we need Slow Science

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Science Source: The Conversation File Type: Article Overview: Do we need a slow science movement? Web Link: https://theconversation.com/crispr-gene-editing-why-we-need-slow-science-113639

A new approach to understanding subspecies can boost conservation

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Extinction Source: The Conversation File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: A new approach to understanding subspecies could aid conservation Web Link: https://theconversation.com/a-new-approach-to-understanding-subspecies-can-boost-conservation-68364

The uncomfortable silence of 2.9-billion missing birds

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Extinction Source: The Globe and Mail File Type: Opinion Overview: The uncomfortable silence of 2.9 billion birds Web Link: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-the-uncomfortable-silence-of-29-billion-missing-birds/?utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_source=Trending%20Morning&utm_type=text&utm_content=TrendingMorning&utm_campaign=2019-10-5_8&cu_id=bZnKMoBYEqn1yUkTzfoe4%2BPSvjxFhJPIuOC0qZ57Bs0%3D

In Defense of Biodiversity: Why Protecting Species from Extinction Matters

Bias: None Sub-Category: Natural Selection Source: Yale File Type: Essay Overview: Why preventing extinction matters Web Link: https://e360.yale.edu/features/in-defense-of-biodiversity-why-protecting-species-from-extinction-matters

We don’t need to save endangered species. Extinction is part of...

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Natural Selection Source: Washington Post File Type: Essay Overview: Why saving endangered species doesn't matter Web Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/we-dont-need-to-save-endangered-species-extinction-is-part-of-evolution/2017/11/21/57fc5658-cdb4-11e7-a1a3-0d1e45a6de3d_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ffbe425ae21b

Stunning map predicts how wildlife will move to adapt to climate...

Bias: None Sub-Category: Adaptation Source: Canadian Geographic File Type: Map Overview: How wildlife will (or won't) adapt to climate change in Canada Web Link: https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/stunning-map-predicts-how-wildlife-will-move-adapt-climate-change