biosystems engineering News Archive
Op-ed: Opposing ideas can and should co-exist in our energy policy
April 27, 2018 —
Let’s imagine a smarter Manitoba, where increased domestic usage of clean electricity firmly places Manitoba Hydro and the province on a sustainable path
Op-ed: Brady Road landfill biogas could replace natural gas at University of Manitoba campus
April 23, 2018 —
There is a pipeline that economists, environmentalists and all levels of government can support: One that takes biogas from a landfill to a power plant where it can be used for fuel
CBC Op-ed: Nothing holding back electric buses except lack of will, fear of change
April 1, 2018 —
Professor Nazim Cicek argues
Sustainability
Sustainability Night: Exploring Passion for the Environment
February 26, 2018 —
Come join us for Sustainability Night March 8, connect with other sustainability focused people. Enjoy an evening of sharing sustainability ideas and stories about creating positive impacts on our environment that benefit our planet and ourselves. Cap off the night meeting and sharing ideas with other sustainability conscious community members during the networking wine and cheese. Purchase your ticket today!
Wpg Free Press: A bold new wave of electrification
February 16, 2018 —
The time has come for a second, deeper wave of electrification
Op-ed: Manitoba’s investment in solar power is paying dividends
December 13, 2017 —
Can you think of any product dropping in price by 20 per cent year over year? It would be like gasoline prices going from $1 per litre to 20 cents per litre.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Op-ed: Manitoba has untapped potential for wind power
December 4, 2017 —
How Manitoba can cash in on the "Wind Belt".
Op-ed: Biomass fuels a unique opportunity for Manitoba
November 1, 2017 —
Nazim Cicek shares his thoughts
Op-ed: Household waste can heat our homes
October 3, 2017 —
Household garbage is a low-hanging fruit in the area of utilizing waste biomass for energy. Let’s take a closer look at this potential resource.
Op-ed: Hum hum, not vroom vroom: Electric cars are Manitoba’s road forward
August 29, 2017 —
How can we follow Norway's example?