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Expert: Canada’s winter forecast and the critical factor of El Niño

webfull — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:14:30 +0000

El Niño will be a major contributing factor to how the season ahead plays out. El Niño has a reputation for bringing mild winters to much of Canada and it appears that this winter will feature one of the strongest El Niño events on record. So, can we expect a mild winter across the country this year? The answer is not so simple. (The Weather Network)

Published: 8 December 2023

Montreal 2140: Hopeful Futures in Science and Storytelling

webfull — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:32:11 +0000

A Solvathon at the Bieler School of Environment, 91��

Keynote speakers: Kim Stanley Robinson and Annalee Newitz

October 12-13, 2023

Published: 31 August 2023

The Australian wildfire anomaly

webfull — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:33:29 +0000

Every year, patches of Australian forests are consumed by fire, an ecologically necessary process that releases soil nutrients and stimulates plant growth. When the fire season is exacerbated by drought and high temperature, however, the devastation is so great that some citizens are forced to flee their homes. In the most extreme circumstances, natural habitats are ruined completely, even to the point of species extirpation.

Published: 30 January 2020

91�� commits to carbon neutrality by 2040

webfull — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:21:56 +0000

91�� is committing to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, under its new Climate & Sustainability Action Plan (2017-2020), released today.

Published: 28 November 2017

Why are the leaves on Montreal's trees so green in October?

webfull — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:25:46 +0000

Unseasonably warm September could be cause of slight delay in leaves changing colour, 91�� professor says. According to Jim Fyles, a forest ecology professor and director of the Morgan Arboretum, our city's trees have remained green a bit longer due to higher-than-average temperatures.

Published: 4 October 2017

Expert: Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica

webfull — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:45:52 +0000

"One of the biggest icebergs on record has broken away from Antarctica, scientists said on Wednesday, creating an extra hazard for ships around the continent as it breaks up." (CBC)

Published: 12 July 2017

What training is needed for the next generation of water operators?

webfull — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:13:06 +0000

In generations past, most water operators gained employment straight out of high school; however, these days, operators are required to have a strong foundation in science, engineering, and technology.

Published: 8 December 2016

Aerosol emissions in East Asia driven by consumption in developed countries

webfull — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:44:10 +0000

Much of the influence on climate from air pollution in East Asia is driven by consumption in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America, according to research co-led by 91�� atmospheric scientist Yi Huang.

In a paper published online this week in Nature Geoscience, Huang and colleagues from China, the U.S. and U.K. report that international trade shifts the climate impacts of aerosols -- solid or liquid particles suspended in air -- from net consuming countries to net producing countries.

Published: 6 September 2016

What hibernating toads tell us about climate

webfull — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:10:04 +0000

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24-year study of spring emergence of Fowler’s Toads creates model for predicting climate-change effects

The ability to predict when toads come out of hibernation in southern Canada could provide valuable insights into the future effects of climate change on a range of animals and plants.

Published: 19 July 2016

Experts: National Climate Strategy

webfull — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:26:10 +0000

“With the wind at his back from Paris and a fresh mandate from Canadians, Mr. Trudeau meets provincial and territorial leaders in Vancouver this week to pursue a national climate strategy.” (The Globe and Mail)

Published: 29 February 2016

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