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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment News Archive

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 Killer whales swimming in the open water (photo: Dianne Maddox)

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

APTN: New report says there could be negative impacts as sub-Arctic killer whales move north

June 21, 2024 — 
New report says there could be negative impacts as sub-Arctic killer whales move north

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Research and International

UM-led research paves way for climate adaptive food systems for Indigenous and marginalized groups

June 21, 2024 — 
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.

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Mostafa Fayek

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

Winnipeg Free Press: U of M researchers, exploration firms team up for lithium hunt

June 20, 2024 — 
U of M researchers, exploration firms team up for lithium hunt

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Research and International

The Conversation: Respectful canoeing means acknowledging Indigenous authority over the land and water

June 17, 2024 — 
June 26 is National Canoe Day in Canada, and I think we should keep Taylor’s critique in mind as we consider how best to celebrate canoeing and all it offers. As an object and pastime that has been adopted and appropriated by settler Canadians as a national symbol, Taylor makes it clear there is a debt owed to Indigenous people for this appropriation.

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

Research and International

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

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)

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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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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