Environment Earth and Resources News Archive
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Wpg Free Press: U of M prof leads storm-chasing field trip on wild, windy, thrilling ride through America’s Tornado Alley
August 8, 2017 —
'Hanesiak’s team saw at least two of the 26 tornadoes that ripped through the Midwestern U.S. that day'
Birds in Alberta oil fields forced to raise imposters at alarming rate
July 18, 2017 —
NRI's Nicola Koper's latest study finds oil and gas infrastructure has lead to a four-fold increase of parasitic brown-headed cowbirds, which is bad news for songbirds
VIDEO: How to stay safe if you see a tornado
July 14, 2017 —
Some practical tips from a researcher and storm chaser
An alumnus’ eyewitness account of strongest recorded tornado in Canadian history
June 20, 2017 —
'The damage was incredible.' Ten years ago, an F5 tornado struck the town of Elie
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
Science in the city
May 11, 2017 —
Festivities kick-off with hands-on science activities for schoolchildren at the U of M on Friday, May 12, with more than 1,000 students registered to attend
International team of researchers release status report on changing Arctic
April 25, 2017 —
SWIPA give politicians and the public an understanding of what is occurring in this vital landscape
2017 Co-operative Education Student Champion named
April 7, 2017 —
“I just couldn’t believe it. I was so beyond proud of myself because I worked so hard for this.'
Uphere: The Big Spill – What do you get when you mix oil and Arctic water?
April 6, 2017 —
Can natural bacteria help clean up after an oil spill in the Arctic?