Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News Archive
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC Manitoba: More research needed on wildfire smoke toxicity, scientists say as they warn of pollution ‘time bomb’
July 24, 2025 —
Flames may re-release toxic chemicals in historical mining areas, though risks are unknown: researcher
July 24, 2025 —
Flames may re-release toxic chemicals in historical mining areas, though risks are unknown: researcher
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Environment and geography in the news
July 23, 2025 —
Dr. John Hanesiak's Storm-Chasing Field Course has caught the attention of multiple news sources.
July 23, 2025 —
Dr. John Hanesiak's Storm-Chasing Field Course has caught the attention of multiple news sources.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC Manitoba: Move over, Jurassic Park. Manitoba was home to newly discovered 390-million-year-old extinct fish
July 20, 2025 —
Manitoba paleontologist identifies, renames new classification of ancient fish
July 20, 2025 —
Manitoba paleontologist identifies, renames new classification of ancient fish
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC Manitoba: Hail-focused research projects ‘long past due’ in Canada, U.S., prof says
July 20, 2025 —
Projects aim to minimize damage by better predicting hailstorms, hailstone sizes
July 20, 2025 —
Projects aim to minimize damage by better predicting hailstorms, hailstone sizes
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Honouring excellence from the Riddell Faculty
July 17, 2025 —
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students and faculty members alike. Check out the full list of awardees from the Spring 2025 Convocation Reception in this article.
July 17, 2025 —
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students and faculty members alike. Check out the full list of awardees from the Spring 2025 Convocation Reception in this article.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Storm chasing field course celebrates 20th anniversary
July 16, 2025 —
Established in 2005, this year marks the 20-year anniversary of the “Severe Thunderstorms - Storm Chasing and Field Techniques” course offered by the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.
July 16, 2025 —
Established in 2005, this year marks the 20-year anniversary of the “Severe Thunderstorms - Storm Chasing and Field Techniques” course offered by the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC Manitoba: Research project at Churchill facility raises alarm about potential impact of oil spill in Arctic waters
July 13, 2025 —
Experts say chance of Arctic oil spill increasing as melting ice extends Hudson Bay shipping season
July 13, 2025 —
Experts say chance of Arctic oil spill increasing as melting ice extends Hudson Bay shipping season
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CTV Winnipeg: Prehistoric fish discovered in Manitoba
July 9, 2025 —
A prehistoric fish dating back 390 million years was recently discovered in Manitoba’s Interlake region.
July 9, 2025 —
A prehistoric fish dating back 390 million years was recently discovered in Manitoba’s Interlake region.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Recognizing current Arctic research: The D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship
July 7, 2025 —
The D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship in Arctic Research is intended to honour Dr. Barber’s commitment to the next generation of Arctic researchers. The recipients from Spring Convocation 2025 have been selected and are highlighted below.
July 7, 2025 —
The D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship in Arctic Research is intended to honour Dr. Barber’s commitment to the next generation of Arctic researchers. The recipients from Spring Convocation 2025 have been selected and are highlighted below.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
New ancient fish swims into the UM’s Geological Sciences Museum
July 7, 2025 —
A University of Manitoba led research project introduces a 390-million-year-old fish from Manitoba.
July 7, 2025 —
A University of Manitoba led research project introduces a 390-million-year-old fish from Manitoba.





