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How your choices at the checkout can affect wildlife at home and abroad
The surprising connections between wildlife and our household goods (and tips for making more informed choices)
Documentaries The Nature of Things 6 hours ago
'They are really Canada's band.' New doc celebrates 40 years of Blue Rodeo
Surprising stories from the band’s history are revealed in Blue Rodeo: Lost Together, now streaming on CBC Gem
Television February 21
These animals can predict volcanic eruptions, massive storms and more
From goats that can sense upcoming volcanic eruptions to wildlife that can prevent poaching, scientists are tapping into the “secret knowledge” of animals
Documentaries The Nature of Things February 20
40 years of Blue Rodeo: Keelor and Cuddy's friendship is at the heart of the band's success
The documentary Blue Rodeo: Lost Together chronicles how the band rose from its Toronto roots to become one of Canada’s most beloved bands. It all started when Keelor and Cuddy met in high school.
Documentaries February 19
How 'wearables for wildlife' are unlocking the secret knowledge of animals
Documentaries February 20
How one community in Guatemala lives off the forest, while protecting it for the future
Documentaries The Nature of Things February 13

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Leave it to beavers to save farmland from drought in the face of climate change

Documentaries The Nature of Things February 6

Shared Planet: incredible 4K wildlife series shows how humans can live in harmony with the natural world

Documentaries The Nature of Things February 6

In a new must-see documentary, Blue Rodeo reflects on their 40-year journey. Watch it now on CBC Gem

Documentaries February 19

Bats aren't bad: this scientist is on a mission to rehab bats' public image

Documentaries The Nature of Things January 31

How disaster prompted this Australian sheep farmer to switch to sustainable practices

Documentaries The Nature of Things January 31

This 84-year-old scientist has spent almost 50 years developing a male contraceptive

Documentaries Short Docs January 28

How a mountain lion made a home in a Los Angeles neighbourhood

Documentaries The Nature of Things January 23

Louis C.K.'s downfall and surprising return to the standup stage

Documentaries The Passionate Eye January 22

Who would steal a dead body? Marc Fennell looks for answers on Stuff the British Stole

Television January 22

Why we can't stop eating ultra-processed foods

Documentaries The Nature of Things January 16

Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law is on China's wanted list. Here's why

Documentaries The Passionate Eye January 15

Can saunas actually improve your health? Is it science or just hot air?

Documentaries The Nature of Things January 9

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What the food industry learned from Big Tobacco

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Documentaries January 10

Why this town in the Northwest Territories was called the 'Village of Widows'

Documentaries January 10

From lab to table: Inside a cultivated meat factory

Documentaries The Passionate Eye January 8

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