Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News Archive
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Research and International News
UM researchers to develop sustainable extraction methods for critical minerals
June 17, 2024 —
UM researchers are collaborating with industry and academic partners to develop innovative technologies and sustainable practices to address key issues related to critical metals exploration and extraction.
June 17, 2024 —
UM researchers are collaborating with industry and academic partners to develop innovative technologies and sustainable practices to address key issues related to critical metals exploration and extraction.
![2 polar bears walking on snow and near melting water](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polarbears2-Dirk-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Reuters: Record low May sea ice rings alarm bells for Canada’s Hudson Bay polar bears
June 13, 2024 —
Record low May sea ice rings alarm bells for Canada's Hudson Bay polar bears
June 13, 2024 —
Record low May sea ice rings alarm bells for Canada's Hudson Bay polar bears
![UM researcher Julienne Stroeve looking down at ice to measure thickness in Hudson Bay area.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JulienneStroeve-measuring-sea-ice-thickness-with-a-dual-frequency-radar-system-on-MOSAiC-expedition-credit_-Lars-Barthel-150x150.jpg)
Scientists predict localized extinction of Hudson Bay polar bears if Paris Climate Agreements are breached
June 13, 2024 —
For the first time, a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, including UM's Julienne Stroeve and Alex Crawford, analyzed sea ice thickness against polar bear and seal survival across all of Hudson Bay; due to faster-than-expected sea ice loss, scientists predict localized polar bear extinction.
June 13, 2024 —
For the first time, a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, including UM's Julienne Stroeve and Alex Crawford, analyzed sea ice thickness against polar bear and seal survival across all of Hudson Bay; due to faster-than-expected sea ice loss, scientists predict localized polar bear extinction.
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
University of Waterloo: Can AI help save beluga whales?
May 16, 2024 —
Can AI help save beluga whales?
May 16, 2024 —
Can AI help save beluga whales?
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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CTV Winnipeg: ‘Devastating’: Clear Lake watercraft ban will have an impact, business owners say
May 13, 2024 —
'Devastating': Clear Lake watercraft ban will have an impact, business owners say
May 13, 2024 —
'Devastating': Clear Lake watercraft ban will have an impact, business owners say
![An aerial view of Winnipeg's downtown and rivers with a blue overlay filter.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Forks-Image_Blue-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
UM to host Water and Climate Justice Event – Funded by SSHRC Connections Grant
May 13, 2024 —
The UM is hosting a public event titled "Water and Climate Justice: Advancing Intersectional Approaches." at the Canadian Human Rights Museum on Tuesday May 28th.
May 13, 2024 —
The UM is hosting a public event titled "Water and Climate Justice: Advancing Intersectional Approaches." at the Canadian Human Rights Museum on Tuesday May 28th.
![A collage of historic documents, photos, and maps from the 1880s.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Taking-Obs-Feature-Image-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Taking “Obs”: A history of weather observing at UM
May 1, 2024 —
Learn about the history and origins of weather observing in Winnipeg from the 19th century with Clayton H. Riddell Faculty researchers, Wayne Chan and John Hanesiak.
May 1, 2024 —
Learn about the history and origins of weather observing in Winnipeg from the 19th century with Clayton H. Riddell Faculty researchers, Wayne Chan and John Hanesiak.
![A person is standing on land looking at the sun against an Arctic environment that is melting.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Advanced-Introduction-to-Resilience-Feature-150x150.jpeg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
“Advanced Introduction to Resilience”: a concise overview of resilience in the context of unprecedented global environmental change
April 30, 2024 —
Dr. Fikret Berkes, Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the Natural Resources Institute, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, has recently published a book that explores ecological resilience, with an innovative discussion toward planning for an increasingly unpredictable future.
April 30, 2024 —
Dr. Fikret Berkes, Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the Natural Resources Institute, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, has recently published a book that explores ecological resilience, with an innovative discussion toward planning for an increasingly unpredictable future.
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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
World Energy Council: WEC announces centennial world energy leadership award winners
April 22, 2024 —
WEC announces centennial world energy leadership award winners
April 22, 2024 —
WEC announces centennial world energy leadership award winners