When Wild Birds Get the Flu

Out of 4000 wild birds tested last year, about 35 per cent carried avian influenza viruses that were neither disease-causing nor closely related to Asian H5N1 – the bird flu. This surveillance is part of Canada's response to the bird flu, which has never been found in North America.

Envirothon attracts Students from across North America
Envirothon, North America's largest high school environmental education competition, is providing an estimated 500 000 Canadian and American high school students with a hands-on approach to learning about their country's natural resources.

Environmental Innovation in the Oil and Gas Industry
An easy-to-use process optimization model for glycol dehydrators – developed by Canadian researchers – is gaining acceptance in the oil and gas industry. This model has the potential to reduce energy and benzene emissions.

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