Environment and Geography News Archive

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.”

Desautels Faculty of Music
Some of our favourite stories of 2016
December 21, 2016 —
Through the course of the year over 1,500 stories were shared with the U of M community and these are some of our favourites

CBC The 180: The cold truth about wind chill
December 19, 2016 —
U of M grad student sets the record straight

Professor leads the way in Arctic environmental chemistry
December 15, 2016 —
Feiyue Wang was named a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Arctic Environmental Chemistry, receiving $1.4 million over seven years to support his Arctic research

New book presents holiday memories in Manitoba
December 12, 2016 —
Manitoba at Christmas: Holiday memories in the Keystone Province will be officially launched this week

Yahoo!: Meet the Arctic’s New Top Predator—Killer Whales
December 7, 2016 —
Sea ice experts explains why food chain is changing in Arctic

CBC The National: Climate changing in Arctic
November 25, 2016 —
Distinguished Professor David Barber talks to The National about the dramatic sea ice loss in the North