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UM Researchers Comacho and Fayek stand at the top of a mountain during feild work.

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.

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2 polar bears walking on snow and near melting water

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

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UM researcher Julienne Stroeve looking down at ice to measure thickness in Hudson Bay area.

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.

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Group photo of faculty at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception

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.

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Beluga whale photo from Unsplash.

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?

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Many zebra mussels sitting in a pile.

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

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An aerial view of Winnipeg's downtown and rivers with a blue overlay filter.

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.

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A collage of historic documents, photos, and maps from the 1880s.

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.

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A person is standing on land looking at the sun against an Arctic environment that is melting.

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.

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Vaclav Smil. // photo by David Lipnowski [BA(Hons)/08]

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

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