Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News Archive

December 3, 2025 — 
Ice has been shrinking in Hudson Bay, making it navigable to ships for about five months a year, or about one month more than in the 1980s, said Dr. Feiyue Wang, Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) at the Department of Environment and Geography and Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba.

November 8, 2025 — 
Dr. Julienne Stroeve, professor of polar climate science at the University of Manitoba, argues that resources would be better spent advancing carbon capture technology rather than furthering work on risky geoengineering ideas.

November 6, 2025 — 
A new study led by researchers from the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Earth Observation Science provides the most detailed account yet of how the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf in West Antarctica has progressively disintegrated over the past two decades.

October 31, 2025 — 
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students. Check out the full list of awardees from the 2025-2026 academic year.

October 28, 2025 — 
New study shows polar bears annually provide millions of kilograms of food, supporting a vast arctic scavenger network.

October 14, 2025 — 
CTV's Maralee chats with Dr. Alex Crawford, Assistant Professor, Department of Environment and Geography about the widespread death of coral reefs and how Earth may have crossed an irreversible climate tipping point.

October 12, 2025 — 
Dr. Shirley Thompson, Associate Professor at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba, said with the frequency of wildfires increasing, having a dedicated facility for evacuees could mean better cultural supports and other services

October 8, 2025 — 
UM researchers are drilling deep into Earth’s surface to produce core samples that date back as far as the Jurassic era. These rock samples contain a well-preserved timeline that researchers can use to pinpoint the exact timing of major environmental shifts and how they affected surface sedimentary organic matter at the time

October 3, 2025 — 
Dr. Scott Higgins, associate professor at the University of Manitoba and senior research scientist for the International Institute for Sustainable Development, said the mollusks are resilient

September 25, 2025 — 
For centuries, ice has covered Hudson Bay for most of the year. Now researchers at the University of Manitoba say climate change is melting the ice at an unprecedented rate, opening the door for more ships to pass through for longer periods throughout the year.