Environment and Geography News Archive
COVID-19 Rapid Response Program funding for studies in Indigenous populations
March 6, 2020 —
Two University of Manitoba researchers have received nearly $1 million in COVID-19 Rapid Response Program funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for research projects that focus on public health responses in Indigenous populations.
The Guardian: Vaclav Smil: ‘Growth must end. Our economist friends don’t seem to realise that’
September 23, 2019 —
The scientist and author on his latest book – an epic, multidisciplinary analysis of growth – and why humanity’s endless expansion must stop
Wpg Free Press: Manitoba MP attending Churchill summit to carve out town’s role once railway repaired
June 8, 2018 —
A team of University of Manitoba scientists are aboard the CCGS Amundsenicebreaker, lead by David Barber, and are scheduled to arrive July 2 at the Port of Churchill.
Canoes, Colonialism and Reconciliation
June 4, 2018 —
Please join us on Friday, June 8, for a screening of two films about canoes, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Derrick LaMere and Hillary Beattie.
Grasslands on the Manitoba Escarpment: The Prairies in the Rural Municipality of Stanley
April 20, 2018 —
A book launch will be held on May 12, 2018, from 1-2 p.m. at the Pembina Hills Arts Center in Morden, MB
Microplastics found inside fish from Lake Winnipeg
February 16, 2018 —
'This will be an issue that is around for some time simply due to how long it takes plastics to degrade'
First phase of Arctic climate change study cancelled due to climate change
June 12, 2017 —
'Climate-related changes in Arctic sea ice not only reduce its extent and thickness but also increase its mobility meaning that ice conditions are likely to become more variable and severe conditions such as these will occur more often'
Extreme research, precipitation
June 8, 2017 —
U of M professors have received funding to study one of the most pressing water-related challenges
Wpg Free Press: Emission action needed or issues will get worse: climate change scientist
April 26, 2017 —
The world is heating up — and much more quickly than expected, a recent Arctic research report states.
Vote: SIKU mapping platform a finalist for Google challenge
March 22, 2017 —
“We’re a small charity with a big heart. This funding will go a long way toward achieving our goals and helping Inuit communities address long-standing priorities for environmental and community health.”