Earth Day 2020 News Archive
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A message from the President on Earth Day
April 22, 2020 —
This Earth Day, let’s reflect on the progress we have led as an institution and on how we can continue to work together to create a healthier, greener home for all of us.
![Two geese walk on the snow while roaming the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Geese2-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science
Reduced human activity leaves room for urban wildlife
April 21, 2020 —
As humans limit their activity and spend more time indoors, urban animals are suddenly faced with a new, emptier environment to navigate. While the ecological urban landscape changes, some species will thrive while others might struggle.
![Polarbear mom and cub visit Polarstern. December 10, 2019](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20191210_EstherHorvath_MOSAiCLeg1-060-150x150.jpg)
Living in the High Arctic, UM researcher didn’t know COVID’s scope
April 20, 2020 —
Coming back from a world of complete darkness into a world fighting a pandemic.
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Sustainability
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Online
April 17, 2020 —
On April 22, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Although we cannot celebrate together in person, there are still a variety of ways to celebrate at home alongside the Office of Sustainability and others around the world.
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Sustainability
Working and studying at home green tips
March 31, 2020 —
Here are some simple sustainable tips to help you conserve energy, save money, and be more productive while you're at home!
![PhD candidate Lisa Matthew excites students with parallels between her research methods and video games](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5838-2-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
How video games help teach Arctic climate science
March 12, 2020 —
More than 150 middle-and-high school learners met with climate researchers on March 5 for Arctic Science Day. Students learned how new knowledge is developed from working in harsh Arctic conditions, and how the learning process can be a lot like playing video games.
![Winning team of Invent for the Planet including the event judges](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_9941-150x150.jpg)
Sustainability
University students solve world problems at Invent for the Planet competition
February 19, 2020 —
Team "HUB-It", winners of the Invent for the Planet idea and design competition, took home the grand prize of $1,000, three months of mentorship at the North Forge Technology Exchange and the chance to continue to the final round in the international competition in Texas on March 31 – April 2.
![Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen receives the 2020 Mohn Prize - Photo: Alberto Grohovaz / Arctic Frontiers 2020.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/49451286007_413c8a7a4b_o-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CEOS chair receives prize for Arctic climate research
January 30, 2020 —
The prize aims to put relevant issues for future Arctic development onto the national and international agenda
![Youth climate activist Greta Thunberg meets with Dr. Julienne Stroeve, Senior Canada-150 Research Chair in Climate Forcing of Sea Ice at the University of Manitoba Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Greta-150x150.jpg)
A year of resistance: How youth protests shaped the discussion on climate change
December 20, 2019 —
Greta Thunberg made history again this month when she was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year