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Dr. David Babb at Muller Ice Cap cheering on the Winnipeg Jets.

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

QX 104 and CBC Manitoba: Cheering on the Winnipeg Jets from the top of the world

April 30, 2025 — 
Cheering on the Winnipeg Jets from the top of the world

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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: Arctic sea ice hits record low for its usual peak growth period

March 28, 2025 — 
Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago, a symptom of climate change that will have repercussions globally, scientists said Thursday.

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Research and International

UM-led study warns arctic could be ‘beyond recognition’ by 2100

March 3, 2025 — 
Groundbreaking study warns of rapid and dramatic changes in the Arctic accelerating global temperatures with potentially irreversible consequences by the end of the century.

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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

CBC Manitoba: Can Manitoba’s ‘niche’ northern port put potential U.S. trade tensions on ice? It depends who you ask

January 26, 2025 — 
Premier says Churchill's port an 'important card' to play in strengthening U.S. ties amid trade tension

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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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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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2 polar bears walking on snow and near melting water

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

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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Dr. Alex Crawford

CBC Manitoba: Effects of warmer Atlantic Ocean now being felt in northern Manitoba, experts say

May 28, 2024 — 
Effects of warmer Atlantic Ocean now being felt in northern Manitoba, experts say

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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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