Scientists predict change in provincial ecosystems
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Alberta's climate is changing and expected to bring many changes to the province's vast ecosystems and species, according to
BMCCA researcher Chris Shank, who is co-author of a report on Understanding and Respecting the Effects of Climate Change on Alberta's Biodiversity, during a recent presentation for the Bow Valley Naturalists.
Pikas may face less warming threat
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New research suggests the American pika living high in the mountains of Alberta is very vulnerable to a changing climate – but there’s hope they won’t be at risk of disappearing as previously thought.
Alberta wildflowers help scientists plan for climate change
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The Northern Blazing Star is helping researchers develop strategies for coping with climate change.
Transplanting the plant species to southern Alberta, where temperatures are as hot as those projected for its current habitat later this century, researchers found poor germination and establishment. But when moved north of its current range, it flourished.
Drastic weather changes possible for Alberta
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Researchers adapted 24 climate models to predict what could happen over next 100 years
Report released on climate change impacts on Alberta
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EDMONTON – A new climate change report projects Alberta will generally see an earlier spring, increased precipitation, warmer temperatures, and an overall drier climate, which could eliminate nearly all of the boreal forest.
Weathering the storm
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Extreme weather and climate change's effects on prairie birds
Alberta Frogs Most At Risk From Climate Change
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EDMONTON - The peaceful croaking of frogs in Alberta ponds could eventually go silent, according to an assessment of how climate change could affect the province's plants and animals.
Climate Change
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Climate Change
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Listen to hear our University of Alberta collaborators Dr. Scott Nielsen and Dr. Erin Bayne tell Briar Stewart what climate change might mean for the management of biodiversity in Alberta.
Climate Change
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Listening in on climate change - Dr. Erin Bayne on CBC Edmonton's Radio Active