Environment and Geography News Archive

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

NBC: China Offers Trump ‘Positive and Open Attitude Toward Cooperation’
November 14, 2016 —
Vaclav Smil's work is referenced

Working together to solve modern problems
September 13, 2016 —
Four University of Manitoba researchers are among the recipients of the latest $163-million funding announcement from the Government of Canada

CANDID: Meet Jill Bueddefeld
July 22, 2016 —
She loves Hudson the polar bear, despises a particular peacock, and still cherishes a certain collection of stamps

Taking flight for first-ever survey of island’s birds
May 19, 2016 —
NRI prof heads to Caribbean island with grad students to continue her basic research on native songbirds

Time: 23 Books Everyone Should Read, According to Mark Zuckerberg
February 19, 2016 —
Energy: A Beginner’s Guide by Vaclav Smil

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Nunatsiaq Online: Fancy footwork: a look at boots around the circumpolar world
February 18, 2016 —
Jill Oakes and Rick Riewe did fieldwork to document traditional boot making in the circumpolar world

Supporting research into how we age, how we address global health challenges, and how our climate is changing
February 9, 2016 —
Research funding for new and renewed research chairs – $3.3 million in funding over the next seven years