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The Future of Arctic Research Begins at CMO

October 8, 2024 — 
The Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), a world-class research facility located in Manitoba's Arctic gateway, is a transformative step in advancing environmental research. In this stunning video, viewers can see firsthand the extraordinary work being done at the CMO set against the breathtaking Arctic landscape.

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Julienne Stroeve stands in front of a framed map hung on a yellow wall

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

Associated Press: In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble

September 24, 2024 — 
In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble

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At the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), researchers find ways to respond to a changing environment. // Image from CMO

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

Global News: First-of-its-kind research facility opens in Manitoba’s Arctic

August 27, 2024 — 
First-of-its-kind research facility opens in Manitoba’s Arctic

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Senior Canada-150 Research Chair Dr. Julienne Stroeve at the Centre for Earth Observation Science

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

Associated Press: Melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield accelerates, losing snow nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s

July 2, 2024 — 
Melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield accelerates, losing snow nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s

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Glacial ice trapped in sea ice.

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

BBC Radio: What’s happening to arctic ice?

March 25, 2024 — 
BBC Radio: What's happening to arctic ice?

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Julienne Stroeve

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

BBC: Climate change: The ‘insane’ plan to save the Arctic’s sea-ice

March 15, 2024 — 
BBC: Climate change: The 'insane' plan to save the Arctic's sea-ice

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Beluga whales are being affected by climate change

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

CBC Manitoba: Can you spot the Manitoban beluga accent?

February 5, 2024 — 
Can you spot the Manitoban beluga accent?

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Arctic Landscape

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

Eureka Alert: Sedimentary records of contaminant inputs in Frobisher Bay, Nunavut

February 2, 2024 — 
Sedimentary records of contaminant inputs in Frobisher Bay, Nunavut

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UM Faces and Spaces: Feiyue Wang

February 2, 2024 — 
For our UM Spaces and Faces feature this month, we're highlighting Feiyue Wang, UM professor, associate dean (Research and Innovation), and Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Arctic Environmental Chemistry.

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Canada Excellence Research Chair, Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen (right), led the team that discovered the plant fossiles inside the Cold War-era ice samples

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

Winnipeg Free Press: U of M scientist recognized with prestigious prize

January 15, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M scientist recognized with prestigious prize

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