Sustainability - Sustainability News /sustainability/channels_item/1 en Using sunlight to turn two greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals /sustainability/node/3397 <p>看片视频 University researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:08:31 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys /sustainability/node/3345 <p><i>Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable</i></p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000 看片视频 University AI and Sustainability: Balancing Innovation with Planetary and Social Well-being /sustainability/node/3346 <h2><img alt="The 11th trottier symposium on sustainable engineering, energy and design" src="/tised/files/tised/11th_symposium_logo.png" style="height:105px; width:700px" /></h2> <h3>Date: October 10th, 2024 |聽Time: 6:00 PM |聽Location: The 看片视频 Faculty Club | Free Event聽<img alt="Letters AI with greenery coming out of it" src="/tised/files/tised/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/ai_image.jpg?itok=VRa4KRf9" style="float:right; height:250px; width:333px" /></h3> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:01:48 +0000 看片视频 University Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures? /sustainability/node/3347 <h2 style="text-align:center">Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?</h2> <p style="text-align:center">By聽Daphne Chalmers (看片视频, Education),聽Julia Freeman (看片视频, Bieler School of Environment),聽Diane Dechief (看片视频, Office of Science Education),聽Natalya Gomez (看片视频, Earth and Planetary Sciences),聽Blane Harvey (看片视频, Education),聽Amy Janzwood (看片视频, Bieler School of Environment/Political Science)聽and聽Nik Luka (看片视频, Architecture and Urban Planning)</p> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:50:46 +0000 看片视频 University Interdisciplinary collaboration key for sustainability-focused curriculum redesign program /sustainability/node/3247 <p><em>The team of experts behind 看片视频鈥檚 Sustainability Education Fellows reflects on the challenges and successes of the program鈥檚 first year.</em></p> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:18:29 +0000 看片视频 University Newly certified sustainable workplaces at 看片视频: Summer 2023 /sustainability/node/3246 <p><em>Improving accessibility, rethinking old habits, and hosting a clothing swap were among the actions taken by new and returning sustainably certified workplaces.</em></p> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:20:03 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainable Sparks: Stephanie Leite on learning for the future /sustainability/node/3230 <p><em>How do we encourage respirology residents to consider climate change when they develop treatment plans? What tools do future elementary school teachers need to bring environmental education into their classrooms? What latest advancements in synthetic biology could help students develop solutions to real-world sustainability issues?</em></p> Thu, 25 May 2023 14:22:14 +0000 看片视频 University Newly certified sustainable workplaces at 看片视频: Winter 2023 /sustainability/node/3216 <p><em>Five offices across disciplines and campuses embrace sustainability at work and beyond through the Sustainable Workplace Certification program</em></p> <p>What motivates sustainable change?</p> Wed, 17 May 2023 13:47:04 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 receives government recognition for waste management practices /sustainability/node/3215 <p><em>The ICI on recycle + program highlights organizations across Quebec committed to improving their waste sorting and reduction efforts</em></p> <p>看片视频 is one of two Quebec universities to receive recognition from the provincial government for its waste management practices. RECYC-QU脡BEC, the branch responsible for sustainable waste management, recently awarded 看片视频鈥檚 downtown campus the Performance certification level of its ICI on recycle + program.</p> Tue, 16 May 2023 14:05:06 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainability in research: If you want to green your lab, start with the freezer /sustainability/node/3214 <p><em>Cell biology researcher Dieter Reinhardt explains why his lab is cool with turning up the temperature of their freezers</em></p> Mon, 15 May 2023 15:31:47 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainability in research: The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance lab on finding creative solutions /sustainability/node/3204 <p><em>Helium is probably not the first thing that comes to mind for most people when they think about recycling 鈥 unless they鈥檙e experimental chemists working in 看片视频鈥檚 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facilities.</em></p> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:56:14 +0000 看片视频 University Students launch new hub to advocate for global food security /sustainability/node/3203 <p>The name of a new global food security hub at 看片视频 might be a mouthful, but the students behind it are confident their work will help get food into the mouths of people who need it.</p> <p>鈥淲e want to be a place where students can get hands-on experience advocating for solutions,鈥 said Efrata Woldeyohanes, the undergraduate student leading the recently launched Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security Student Nexus.</p> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:43:40 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainability in research: The Barrett lab on treading lightly in the field /sustainability/node/3200 <p><em>Biological research is crucial to understanding the environmental impacts of the climate crisis, but oftentimes this research involves disrupting the environment it is trying to understand and protect. This is why the聽</em><a href="https://www.barrettlab.ca/"><em>Barrett lab</em></a><em>聽decided to focus on how to make their research more sustainable.</em></p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:39:09 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 students solve sustainability problems through Applied Student Research program /sustainability/node/2858 <p>看片视频 Reporter | October 24, 2019</p> <p>By: Samantha Ling</p> <p>Read the full article聽<a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-students-solve-sustainability-problems-through-applied-student-research-program/">here</a></p> Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:25:04 +0000 看片视频 University The Office of Sustainability is hiring a Graphic Design intern! /sustainability/node/2847 <h3>Internship Opportunity with 看片视频 Office of Sustainability</h3> <p>POSITION: Graphic Design Intern (Communications Assistant C)</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:08:49 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 recognized as International Sustainability Institution of the Year /sustainability/node/2837 <p>看片视频 Reporter | July 17, 2019</p> <p>By: Kelsey Litwin</p> <p>Read the full article <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-recognized-as-international-sustainability-institution-of-the-year/">here</a></p> <hr /> <p>看片视频 was named the International Green Gown Award鈥檚 Sustainability Institution of the Year for its 鈥渁mbitious yet realistic鈥 Vision 2020 Sustainability Strategy.</p> <p>The recognition was presented at the awards ceremony at the UN High Level Political Forum in New York City on July 10.</p> Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:37:02 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 is hiring a SDG Campus Coordinator /sustainability/node/2833 <p>看片视频, as a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), is looking to appoint a SDG Campus Coordinator for the 2019-2020 academic year. The coordinator鈥檚 role will be to raise student awareness of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), mobilise students/student clubs around the SDGs and act as a point of contact between 看片视频 student body and the SDSN Youth. This will be primarily achieved through setting up a SDG Hub on campus, which will be managed by the SDG coordinator.</p> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:13:06 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainability Projects Fund Seeking Faculty Member for Working Group /sustainability/node/2751 <p>The <u><a href="/sustainability/spf/about-spf">Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF)</a></u> is looking for a Faculty representative to sit on its <a href="/sustainability/spf/about-spf/spf-working-group">Working Group</a> (WG) starting in Fall 2018 for a two-year mandate. The Faculty representative would be one of eight Working Group members, who ensure that the SPF meets its mandate to build a culture of sustainability on 看片视频 campuses through the development and seed-funding of interdisciplinary projects.</p> Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:04:34 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainability Projects Fund Seeking PGSS Members for Working Group /sustainability/node/2733 <p>The <a href="/sustainability/">Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF)</a> is looking for a PGSS representative to sit on its Working Group starting in September 2018 for a one- to two-year mandate. The PGSS representative would be one of eight Working Group members, who ensure that the SPF meets its mandate to build a culture of sustainability on 看片视频 campuses through the development and seed-funding of interdisciplinary projects.</p> Tue, 15 May 2018 19:57:33 +0000 看片视频 University Apply for the Sustainable Labs Award /sustainability/node/2730 <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p>聽</p> <p>As a follow-up to the creation of the <a href="/sustainability/files/sustainability/sustainable-labs-guide-final-2017.pdf">看片视频 Sustainable Labs Guide</a> last year, we are pleased to announce the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Labs Award and we are inviting you to <a href="/hwm/links/sustainable-labs-award-application">apply</a>.</strong></p> <p>聽</p> Fri, 04 May 2018 19:24:59 +0000 看片视频 University MOOS is hiring two new interns! /sustainability/node/2719 <p>Looking for part-time work in which you can gain skills and experience with a passionate team trying to make 看片视频 a better place? The 看片视频 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is hiring two new interns for the coming year: a Communications Intern and a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Intern.</p> <p>聽</p> <p><strong>1. Communications Intern:</strong></p> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:30:59 +0000 看片视频 University Student Job Opportunity: Project Assistant for the Little Free Library Initiative /sustainability/node/2610 <p><strong>Position Description:</strong></p> <p>Funded by 看片视频鈥檚 Sustainability Project Fund (SPF), The Little Free Library Initiative is looking for a project assistant. As a member of the coordinating committee, you will engage and network with fellow graduate students and faculty at 看片视频 and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.</p> Mon, 08 May 2017 15:15:32 +0000 看片视频 University Become a Sustainable Events Ambassador! /sustainability/node/2583 <p>Are you interested in increasing the sustainability of events on campus?</p> <p>Do you want to be part of a team of motivated students?</p> <p>The 看片视频 Sustainable Events project is hiring volunteers for the Sustainable Events Ambassador team! Join a group of like-minded students who will liaise with event organizers to ensure that their events are organized more sustainably--including social, economic and environmental considerations.聽</p> <p><strong>Apply by聽March 12th聽for the opportunity to change the culture of event planning on campus!聽</strong></p> Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:50:20 +0000 看片视频 University A carbon-neutral 看片视频? Have your say and join the conversation /sustainability/node/2582 <blockquote> <p>看片视频 Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017</p> <p>By: Toby Davine</p> </blockquote> <p>After six months, 11 consultation events, and hundreds of ideas gathered online and in person, the 看片视频 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is inviting the 看片视频 community to share their thoughts on possible targets for the <a href="/sustainability/vision-2020-sustainability-strategy">Vision 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan</a>.</p> Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:27:08 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainability Projects Fund Internship /sustainability/node/2581 <p>Looking for part-time work where you can geek out in spreadsheets and flex your organization skills? Consider joining the 看片视频 Office of Sustainability team as a <a href="/sustainability/spf">Sustainability Projects Fund</a> (SPF) Administrative Intern!</p> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:54:01 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 creates Advisory Council on Sustainability /sustainability/node/2535 <p>看片视频 Reporter | October 25, 2016</p> <p>by: Toby Davine</p> Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:54:40 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 earns Gold rating in sustainability /sustainability/node/2485 <p>Four years of innovative projects and collaborative action planning have upgraded 看片视频鈥檚 rating in sustainability to Gold in the newest version of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).</p> <p>Among other achievements, the increasing integration of sustainability in curriculum, research, dining services, and purchasing helped 看片视频 achieve Gold. The last time 看片视频 reported to STARS, a self-reported assessment tool developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), in 2012, it earned a silver rating.</p> Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:51:24 +0000 看片视频 University Aboriginal students, staff at 看片视频 University call for more recognition /sustainability/node/2167 <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/">CBC News</a> | April 23, 2015</p> </blockquote> <p><span>Kakwiranoron Cook, 看片视频's aboriginal outreach administrator, would like to see the university put up a more noticeable monument.</span></p> <p>Read the full story <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/aboriginal-students-staff-at-mcgill-university-call-for-more-recognition-1.3046821">here</a>.</p> Sat, 25 Apr 2015 06:05:16 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 prof Chris Ragan: We need smart tolls on our bridges /sustainability/node/2166 <blockquote> <p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter">看片视频 Reporter</a> | April 20, 2015</p> <p>by: Doug Sweet</p> </blockquote> <p>Montreal, like other cities, needs to consider 鈥渃ongestion pricing鈥 鈥 putting a price on traffic congestion the way provinces should be putting a price on carbon, says Economics Professor Christopher Ragan, Chair of Canada鈥檚 Ecofiscal Commission, a 看片视频-based think-tank developing practical policies to improve economic performance and the environment.<br /> 聽</p> Fri, 24 Apr 2015 06:06:05 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Geography Chair Jeffrey Wells: Cold carbon conservation' is important in fighting climate change /sustainability/node/2164 <blockquote> <p><a href="http://montrealgazette.com/">Montreal Gazette</a> | April 22, 2015</p> <p>by: Jeffrey Wells</p> </blockquote> <p>We were heartened last week to see leaders of Canada鈥檚 provincial and territorial governments meet in Quebec City to seek real solutions to the runaway problem of carbon pollution.聽</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://montrealgazette.com/news/national/opinion-cold-carbon-conservation-is-important-in-fighting-climate-change">here</a></p> Fri, 24 Apr 2015 05:58:34 +0000 看片视频 University Invasive species pose serious threat to health of the Great Lakes /sustainability/node/2114 <blockquote> <p>The 看片视频 Reporter | Feb. 3, 2015</p> <p>By: Melody Enguix</p> </blockquote> <p>New study from scientists at 看片视频 shows the vulnerability of the basin to future invaders 鈥 and calls for regulations to mitigate this threat.</p> <p><span>Read the full story</span><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2015/02/invasive-species-pose-serious-threat-to-health-of-the-great-lakes/" target="_blank">聽here</a><span>.</span></p> Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:45:02 +0000 看片视频 University Integrating social equity into urban transportation planning: A critical evaluation of equity objectives and measures in transportation plans in North America /sustainability/node/2105 <blockquote> <p>Science Direct | January 2015</p> <p>By: Kevin Manaugh</p> </blockquote> <p>鈥淎lmost all [cities involved] have wide goals about how the infrastructure should be equitably distributed, but then nothing is really measured, because there isn鈥檛 a clear target for performance measure for many plans.鈥 - Kevin Manaugh</p> <p>Read the full story <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X14002145">here</a>.</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Further news on this topic:</strong></p></blockquote> Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:33:22 +0000 看片视频 University Systems crucial to stability of planet compromised /sustainability/node/2103 <blockquote> <p>看片视频 Newsroom | January 15, 2015</p> </blockquote> <p><span>Almost half of the processes that are crucial to maintaining the stability of the planet have become dangerously compromised by human activity.</span></p> <p><span>Read the full story <a href="/newsroom/channels/news/systems-crucial-stability-planet-compromised-241121">here</a></span></p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Further news on this topic:</strong></p></blockquote> Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:22:35 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 hosts annual Fair Trade Conference /sustainability/node/2099 <blockquote> <p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/">看片视频 Reporter</a> | Jan. 22, 2015</p> <p><span>By:聽<span>Galitt Araf</span></span></p> </blockquote> <p>The three-day event brought together leaders from across the country committed to the advancement of Fair Trade, both on a small scale and globally.聽</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2015/01/mcgill-hosts-annual-fair-trade-conference/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:47:14 +0000 看片视频 University Reimagining housing for the poor and cities without cars /sustainability/node/2098 <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.vancouversun.com" target="_blank">The Vancouver Sun</a> | Jan. 25, 2015</p> <p>By: Daphne Bramham</p> </blockquote> <p>看片视频 architecture professor Vikram Bhatt, winner of the Margolese National Living Design Prize from UBC, thinks people should live where they can grow some of their own food.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/Daphne+Bramham+Reimagining+housing+poor+cities/10759341/story.html#__federated=1" target="_blank">here</a></p> Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:42:30 +0000 看片视频 University ECOLE sustainable housing project gains Independent Student Group status /sustainability/node/2086 <blockquote> <p>Jan. 13, 2015 | The 看片视频 Tribune</p> <p>by: Ashley Kong</p> </blockquote> <p><span>Educational Community Living Environment (ECOLE), a sustainability initiative, gained Independent Student Group (ISG) status on Dec. 4 during the Students鈥 Society of 看片视频 University (SSMU) Legislative Council meeting.</span><span>聽</span></p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://mcgilltribune.com/news/ecole-sustainable-housing-project-gains-independent-student-group-status/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:38:28 +0000 看片视频 University L'habitat des ours polaires en danger [lien fran莽ais] /sustainability/node/2085 <blockquote> <p>le 14 janvier 2015 | RadioCanada</p> </blockquote> <p><span>Une 茅tude sugg猫re que les menaces aux habitats glac茅s des ours polaires sont plus importantes que ce qui 茅tait pr茅vu jusqu'脿 maintenant.</span></p> <blockquote> <p>聽</p> </blockquote> <p>Ecoutez l'histoire complet <a href="http://ici.radio-canada.ca/emissions/le_cafe_show/2014-2015/chronique.asp?idChronique=360377" target="_blank">ici</a>.</p> Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:32:24 +0000 看片视频 University Sustainability 鈥 at 看片视频, they've made an app for that /sustainability/node/2075 <blockquote> <p>Dec. 22, 2014 | <a href="http://montrealgazette.com" target="_blank">Montreal Gazette</a></p> <p>By: Sarah Rogers</p> </blockquote> <p>Thanks to a 看片视频 University law professor with an interest in social responsibility, there鈥檚 an app that will monitor your commitment to sustainability.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/sustainability-at-mcgill-theyve-made-an-app-for-that" target="_blank">here</a></p> Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:40:32 +0000 看片视频 University 270 000 tonnes de plastique dans les oc茅ans /sustainability/node/2067 <blockquote> <p>Le Devoir | le 10 d茅cembre 2014</p> <p>par: Alexandre Shields</p> </blockquote> <p>La pollution provoqu茅e par le plastique a pris de telles proportions au cours des derni猫res d茅cennies que pr猫s de 270 000 tonnes de ce mat茅riau flotteraient 脿 la surface des oc茅ans, selon une 茅tude internationale publi茅e mercredi.</p> <p><span>lire l'histoire compl猫te聽</span><a href="http://www.ledevoir.com/environnement/actualites-sur-l-environnement/426324/270-000-tonnes-de-plastique-dans-les-oceans" target="_blank">ici</a><span>.</span></p> Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:02:27 +0000 看片视频 University The climate is changing, and so are Arctic berries /sustainability/node/2066 <blockquote> <p>Nunatsiaq Online | Dec. 10, 2014</p> <p>By: Sarah Rogers</p> </blockquote> <p>看片视频 University Researcher Anna Bruce explores how Iqaluit women are adapting to "bad" berry seasons</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674the_climate_is_changing_and_so_are_arctic_berries/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:54:31 +0000 看片视频 University Bhatt wins national prize for urban living ideas /sustainability/node/2065 <blockquote> <p>看片视频 Reporter| Nov. 28, 2014</p> <p>by: 看片视频 Reporter Staff</p> </blockquote> <p>Architecture professor Vikram Bhatt has won the 2014 Margolese National Design for Living Prize, the University of British Columbia School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture announced this week.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2014/11/bhatt-wins-national-prize-for-urban-living-ideas/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:28:29 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Prof. Chris Ragan chairs high-profile group on economic and environmental fiscal reform /sustainability/node/2060 <blockquote> <p>Montreal Gazette | Jan 25, 2015</p> <p>BY: Rene Bruemmer</p> </blockquote> <p><span>The Canadian committee of economists headed by 看片视频 University economics professor Chris Ragan, are looking at ways Canada can follow the lead of other countries and start taxing pollution instead of jobs and profits, without hurting taxpayers or Canadian firms鈥 ability to compete internationally.</span></p> <p><span>Read the full story <a href="http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/ecofiscality-committee-studying-ways-to-tax-pollution">here</a></span></p> Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:01:00 +0000 看片视频 University The 看片视频 Space Race /sustainability/node/2059 <blockquote> <p><a href="http://mcgilltribune.com">The 看片视频 Tribune</a> | Nov. 26, 2014</p> <p>By: Remi Lu</p> </blockquote> <p>Alan Chen didn鈥檛 know it at the time, but one afternoon three years ago in Lev Bukhman marked the start of a multi-year project that would reduce the gap between students and administration, and re-envision the entirety of 看片视频鈥檚 downtown campus.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="http://mcgilltribune.com/turning-points/#spacerace" target="_blank">here</a></p> <blockquote> <p>聽</p> </blockquote> Fri, 28 Nov 2014 04:21:33 +0000 看片视频 University Opinion: What it means to be an 'Aboriginal student' today /sustainability/node/2057 <blockquote> <p>Nov. 18, 2014 | <a href="http://montrealgazette.com" target="_blank">The Gazette</a></p> <p>by: Stephanie Willsey</p> </blockquote> <p>First of all, I should introduce myself: I am a First Nations Canadian, of the Chippewa, or Ojibwe, community of Rama, Ont. I was raised off the reserve, but聽only a short drive away, and I am there often.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://montrealgazette.com/news/national/opinion-what-it-means-to-be-an-aboriginal-student-today" target="_blank">here</a><span>.</span></p> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:40:44 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 to study shared-space model for cycling /sustainability/node/2036 <blockquote> <p>看片视频 Reporter | October 14, 2014</p> <p>by: 看片视频 Reporter Staff</p> </blockquote> <p>看片视频 will conduct research on the concept of adopting a shared-space model that could pave the way to allow cycling on the downtown campus under certain conditions, after the senior administration accepted the recommendations put forward by a Working Group tasked with addressing the question of cycling on campus.</p> <p>Read the full story聽<em><a href="/campusplanning/planning-services/campus-planning/circulation/cycling-working-group/reports">here</a></em></p> Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:16:14 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 renews its approach to sustainability with Vision 2020 /sustainability/node/2029 <blockquote><span>The 看片视频 Tribune |聽</span><span>Oct. 21, 2014</span> <p><span>By: Victor Tang</span></p> </blockquote> <p><span><span><span>On Oct. 16, 看片视频 University launched the Vision 2020 Sustainability Strategy, a blueprint for increasing social, economic, and environmental sustainability in the 看片视频 community. Over a hundred and fifty students attended the launch event at the Y-intersection last Thursday afternoon.</span></span></span><span><span><span>聽 聽 聽</span></span></span></p> Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:00:07 +0000 看片视频 University Imagining a sustainable future for Canada /sustainability/node/2028 <blockquote> <p>LaNouvelle.net | October 17, 2014</p> <p>by: Jean-Olivier Goyette</p> </blockquote> <p>This initiative for sustainable development is in collaboration with researchers and citizens who wish to express an idealistic vision for a sustainable future in Canada.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="http://www.lanouvelle.net/Actualites/National/2014-10-07/article-3895814/Imaginer-un-avenir-durable-pour-le-Canada/1" target="_blank">here</a><span>. (French only)</span></p> Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:48:46 +0000 看片视频 University University students help youngsters learn to enjoy homework /sustainability/node/2023 <blockquote> <p>Montreal Families.ca | October 2014</p> <p>by: Kamila Hinkson</p> </blockquote> <p>The SEDE Homework Zone program sees 看片视频 students helping to instill good study habits and a love for learning in younger pupils.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://www.montrealfamilies.ca/Montreal-Families/October-2014/University-students-help-youngsters-learn-to-enjoy-homework/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Sun, 12 Oct 2014 02:04:18 +0000 看片视频 University 550 volunteers pitch in for Community Engagement Day /sustainability/node/2021 <div> <blockquote> <p>看片视频 Reporter | Oct. 9, 2014</p> <p>by: Neale McDevitt</p> </blockquote> <p>On Oct. 2, Marie-Gil Fabris, a 2nd-year Management student, played hooky from school, but instead of sleeping in, going to a movie or just hanging out with friends, Fabris rolled up her sleeves in the kitchen of the <a href="http://www.benedictlabre.org/newsite/">Benedict Labre House</a>, a resource centre for homeless people.聽</p></div> Sun, 12 Oct 2014 01:46:14 +0000 看片视频 University Community Engagement Day looks to foster lasting relationships /sustainability/node/2020 <blockquote> <p>The 看片视频 Daily | Oct.6, 2014</p> <p>by:聽<span>Jill Bachelder</span></p> </blockquote> <p>From September 29 to October 9, workshops and volunteering opportunities were hosted by forty different organizations based throughout the Montreal community, with the majority of events happening on October 2.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://www.mcgilldaily.com/2014/10/community-engagement-day-looks-to-foster-lasting-relationships/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Sun, 12 Oct 2014 01:25:47 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Spaces Project: Kicking out the cars /sustainability/node/2017 <p><strong>PARK(ing) Day turns Montreal parking lots into creative spaces</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>The 看片视频 Daily | Sept 29, 2014</p> <p>by: Siobbhan O'Connell</p> </blockquote> <p><span>This year鈥檚 PARK(ing) Day took place on September 19, kicking over 200 cars out of their regular spots. Taking their place were arcade games, libraries, fruit stands, barbecues, musical acts, drum sets, and a variety of other interactive installations and activities.</span></p> <p>Read the full story <a href="http://www.mcgilldaily.com/2014/09/kicking-out-the-cars/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:24:49 +0000 看片视频 University World-renowned green chemist joining 看片视频 /sustainability/node/2015 <p>看片视频 Newsroom | September 29, 2014</p> <p>Dr. Robin Rogers, one of the world鈥檚 most renowned green chemists, will become Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals at 看片视频 Rogers comes to Canada from The University of Alabama, where he was Robert Ramsay Chair of Chemistry and director of the Center for Green Manufacturing.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="/newsroom/channels/news/world-renowned-green-chemist-joining-mcgill-239199" target="_blank">here</a><span>.</span></p> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:40:00 +0000 看片视频 University UN report: ocean acidity increasing rapidly due to CO2 /sustainability/node/2022 <blockquote> <p>Radio Canada International | Oct. 9, 2014</p> <p>By: Marc Montgomery</p> </blockquote> <p>A new report from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meeting in South Korea says that ocean acidification has risen alarmingly from absorption of CO2 in the atmosphere.</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Further news on this topic:</strong></p> <ul></ul> <p><a href="http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2014/10/09/un-report-ocean-acidity-increasing-rapidly-due-to-co2/" target="_blank">Radio Canada | UN report: ocean acidity increasing rapidly due to CO2</a></p></blockquote> Sun, 12 Oct 2014 01:59:29 +0000 看片视频 University netMTL to compete in the Solar Decathalon in 2016 /sustainability/node/2014 <blockquote> <p>Voirvert.ca | Sept 2014</p> </blockquote> <p>netMTL, a join venture between students at 看片视频 and Concordia Universities is taking on the goal of competing in the all-solar solar decathalon race, Solar Decathalon Europe, in 2016 in Versailles, France.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://www.voirvert.ca/nouvelles/rubriques/candidature-montrealaise-pour-le-solar-decathlon-europe-2016" target="_blank">here</a><span>. (French only)</span></p> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:37:20 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Professor Anthony Ricciardi on Plastic Microbeads in the St Lawrence River /sustainability/node/2013 <blockquote> <p>CBC News | Sept. 26, 2014</p> </blockquote> <p>Plastic microbeads polluting St. Lawrence River, 看片视频 researchers find.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/plastic-microbeads-polluting-st-lawrence-river-mcgill-researchers-find-1.2779096?cmp=rss&amp;utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">here</a></p> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:29:11 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Grad Student Suncica Avlijas on Plastic microbeads in the St Lawrence River /sustainability/node/2012 <blockquote> <p>Washington Post | Sept. 29, 2014</p> <p>by: Rachel Feltman</p> </blockquote> <p>Plastic microbeads from face wash are polluting river sediment; Tiny balls of plastic from cosmetic products are showing up in river sediment for the first time, mixing with the rocks and dirt that line the bed of the Saint Lawrence River.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2014/09/29/plastic-microbeads-from-face-wash-are-polluting-river-sediment/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:24:05 +0000 看片视频 University Warming Temperatures Threaten Fragile Balance in Canadian Arctic /sustainability/node/2007 <blockquote> <p><span>Sept. 23, 2014 | </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/" target="_blank">NY Times</a></p> <p>by: Michael Becker</p> </blockquote> <p>"As a doctoral candidate at 看片视频 University in Montreal, I have spent three years researching how the planet鈥檚 changing climate is affecting the polar desert ecology of the high Arctic. It鈥檚 precisely this balance of climate and permafrost, ice and ecosystems that I鈥檝e come here to study."</p> Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:47:11 +0000 看片视频 University Pow Wow marks colourful end to successful Indigenous Awareness Week /sustainability/node/2006 <blockquote> <p>The 看片视频 Reporter | Sept. 24, 2014</p> <p>by: Neale McDevitt</p> </blockquote> <p>看片视频鈥檚 fourth annual Indigenous Awareness Week came to a lively, colourful close on Friday, Sept. 19, with dancers dressed in traditional costumes performing an inter-tribal dance during the Pow Wow on the lower campus field in front of dozens of smiling spectators.聽</p> <p>Read the full story <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2014/09/pow-wow-marks-colourful-end-to-successful-indigenous-awareness-week/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:43:57 +0000 看片视频 University Thousands meet at Lafontaine Park to push leaders on environment /sustainability/node/2005 <blockquote> <p>CTV News Montr茅al | Sept 21, 2014</p> </blockquote> <p>Thousands of environmentally-minded demonstrators assembled at Lafontaine Park Sunday to make a passionate appeal prior to Tuesday鈥檚 United Nation Climate Summit in New York.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/thousands-meet-at-lafontaine-park-to-push-leaders-on-environment-1.2017538#ixzz3EMRjuwcJ" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>聽</p> Thu, 25 Sep 2014 20:28:14 +0000 看片视频 University Microplastic pollution discovered in St. Lawrence River sediments /sustainability/node/2001 <div> <blockquote> <p>Phys.org | Sept. 18, 2014</p> </blockquote> <p>A team of researchers from 看片视频 University and the Quebec government have discovered <a href="http://phys.org/tags/microplastics/" rel="tag">microplastics</a> (in the form of polyethylene 'microbeads', &lt;2 mm diameter) widely distributed across the bottom of the St. Lawrence River, the first time such pollutants have been found in freshwater sediments.聽</p></div> Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:05:47 +0000 看片视频 University Protests aim to bring attention to need to act on climate change /sustainability/node/2000 <blockquote> <p>The Gazette | Sept. 7, 2014</p> <p>by: Michelle Lalonde</p> </blockquote> <p>Dr. Catherine Potvin is a climate scientist in 看片视频 University鈥檚 Department of Biology, at the school in Montreal, Thursday, September 18, 2014. On September 21 she will speak at Montreal鈥檚 version of the People鈥檚 Climate March, a global event billed to be the biggest climate protest in history.</p> <p><span>Read the full story </span><a href="/sustainability/channels/news/protests-aim-bring-attention-need-act-climate-change-239094" target="_blank">here</a></p> Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:01:36 +0000 看片视频 University The time to face up to climate change is now /sustainability/node/1999 <blockquote> <p>The Gazette | Sept. 7, 2014</p> <p>by:聽Catherine Potvin聽</p> </blockquote> <p>On Sept. 21, more than 1,000 events are planned around the world to demand stronger action on climate change, echoing New York鈥檚 People鈥檚 Climate March.聽</p> <p>Read the full story聽<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/Letter+time+face+climate+change/10208486/story.html" target="_blank">here</a></p> Tue, 23 Sep 2014 03:14:58 +0000 看片视频 University Four Burning Questions for Audra Simpson, professor of Anthropology at Columbia University /sustainability/node/1990 <blockquote> <p>The 看片视频 Reporter | Sept. 9, 2014</p> <p>By: The Reporter Staff</p> </blockquote> <p>Audra Simpson, 看片视频 alumna and professor of Anthropology at Columbia University, will deliver the keynote address at the Aboriginal Homecoming event on Sept. 18.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2014/09/four-burning-questions-for-audra-simpson-professor-of-anthropology-at-columbia-university/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 05:56:52 +0000 看片视频 University Feeding a University /sustainability/node/1988 <blockquote> <p>The Gazette | Sept. 7, 2014</p> <p>by: Lesley Chesterman</p> </blockquote> <p>Gone are the days when thousands of 看片视频 students had to subsist on doughnuts and sad steam trays; over the last five years, the university has transformed its food services, and tapped into the wealth of produce grown at its Macdonald Campus.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Feeding+university/10179017/story.html" target="_blank">here</a></p> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 05:13:50 +0000 看片视频 University Which Mode of Travel Provides the Happiest Commute? /sustainability/node/1987 <blockquote> <p>The Atlantic: CityLab.com | Aug 20, 2014</p> <p>Written by: Eric Jaffe</p> </blockquote> <p>For most people, a satisfying commute is not necessarily a happy one鈥攁 not-so-unhappy one will do. Yes, it's true that the ideal commute<span>聽</span><a href="http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/08/the-ideal-commute-is-not-actually-no-commute/375609/">not absolutely zero commute</a>; many of us can use the time to decompress or get some thinking done. But it's also true that beyond a certain point鈥攔oughly 15 minutes one-way, on average鈥攚e just want our lives and sanity back.</p> Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:12:22 +0000 看片视频 University What鈥檚 in 看片视频鈥檚 giant brownie? /sustainability/node/1969 <blockquote> <p>看片视频 Reporter | Aug 21, 2014</p> <p>By:聽Neale McDevitt</p> </blockquote> <p><span>The gigantic brownie will be the main attraction at the annual 看片视频 脿 la carte event to be held in the tent on the downtown lower campus on Tuesday, Aug. 26, during which thousands of students, faculty, staff and hungry Montrealers will be invited to sample the delicious dessert.聽</span></p> <p>Read the full story <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2014/08/whats-in-mcgills-giant-brownie/" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>聽</p> Mon, 01 Sep 2014 07:36:54 +0000 看片视频 University Future Earth coming to Montreal /sustainability/node/1968 <blockquote> <p>看片视频 Reporter | Aug 11, 2014</p> <p>By: Chris Chipello</p> </blockquote> <p>Montreal will soon become one of five global hubs for Future Earth, a 10-year international research program stemming from the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro.</p> <p><span>Read the full story聽</span><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2014/08/future-earth-coming-to-montreal/" target="_blank">here</a></p> Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:42:44 +0000 看片视频 University Global Warming: Planet Hits Natural Pause Button /sustainability/node/1931 <blockquote> <p>International Business Times | July 22, 2014</p> <p>By:聽Jayalakshmi K</p> </blockquote> <p>Global temperatures between 1998 and 2013 indicate a slowdown in global warming, but this was due to <a href="http://phys.org/news/2014-07-global-natural-fluctuation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">natural cooling</a>聽fluctuation and not due to any decrease in greenhouse gas emissions - this has been proved by statistical analysis of the temperatures, conducted by 看片视频 University physics professor Shaun Lovejoy.</p> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:23:54 +0000 看片视频 University Hungry for something healthy and new? Why not make dinner with crickets tonight! /sustainability/node/1930 <h3>看片视频 Student Jakub Dzamba desigs cricket incubator to feed growing interest in insect farming</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on July 23, 2014 | <a href="http://journalmetro.com/" target="_blank">Journal Metro</a></p> <p>by: Mathais Marchal</p></blockquote> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:10:50 +0000 看片视频 University Can Urban Agriculture Feed the World's Growing Cities? /sustainability/node/1933 <h3>Living in a city puts everything at your fingertips: From fashion and movies to social movements and political experiments, residents of urban areas experience most everything before it trickles through the suburbs and into rural communities.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on July 29, 2014 | <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/" target="_blank">Yahoo! News</a></p> <p>by: Willy Blackmore</p></blockquote> Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:45:42 +0000 看片视频 University City-grown vegetables could feed urban dwellers /sustainability/node/1934 <h3>In a number of cities around the world, residents have transformed previously derelict sites, ignored corners and over-grown verges into green and productive vegetable plots</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on July 30, 2014 | <a href="http://environmentalresearchweb.org" target="_blank">Environmental Research Web</a></p> </blockquote> <p>For example, in York, UK, an <a href="http://edibleyork.org.uk">"edible map"</a> reveals that there is garlic mustard and horseradish growing in abundance alongside the river, and plums will be available on a tree in a street in Osbaldwick by August.</p> Fri, 01 Aug 2014 06:16:08 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 University Student Uses Pulse Energy API to Create the 看片视频 Energy Map /sustainability/node/1923 <h3>To encourage more active commuting among 看片视频 staff</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on July 14, 2014 | <a href="http://www.pulseenergy.com/pulse/customer-success-story-mcgill-university-uses-pulse-energy-api-to-create-the-mcgill-energy-map/?utm_source=SM&amp;utm_medium=TW&amp;utm_campaign=看片视频%20Energy%20Map" target="_blank">Pulse Energy News</a></p> <p>by: Meena Mohan </p> </blockquote> <p>Flexibility and configurability are two of our guiding principles when it comes to developing great, user friendly software.</p> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:02:47 +0000 看片视频 University Showers available for bike commuters /sustainability/node/1880 <h3>To encourage more active commuting among 看片视频 staff</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on June 15, 2014 | <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/" target="_blank">看片视频 Reporter</a></p> <p>by: 看片视频 Reporter</p></blockquote> Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:12:56 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Fossil Fuel Decisions Shift /sustainability/node/1868 <h3>The 看片视频 University board of governors has included 鈥済rave environmental degradation鈥 as allowable criteria for divestment.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on June 10, 2014 | <a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/" target="_blank">The Gazette</a></p> <p>by: Karen Seidman</p> </blockquote> <p>Many students at 看片视频 University are celebrating a fundamental shift in how the university will decide whether to stop investing in fossil fuel companies.</p> Thu, 12 Jun 2014 02:46:00 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Students Fiona Yuan and Christopher Tegho win at 2014 Scotiabank EcoLiving Student Leadership Award /sustainability/node/1860 <p>Yuan and Tegho are in their last year of electrical engineering at 看片视频 University and are keen about sustainability and energy conservation. Together they designed an 鈥渆nergy management and power disaggregation鈥 system that helps homeowners and businesses better monitor, control and manage the energy use of individual appliances.</p> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 06:46:43 +0000 看片视频 University Podcast: Environment or Economy: At the Muskoka Summit /sustainability/node/1859 <blockquote> <p>Published on June 4, 2014 | <a href="http://www.cbc.ca" target="_blank">CBC</a></p> <p>Ideas with Paul Kennedy</p> </blockquote> <p>Following on the heels of <i>Green Growth: Can Profits Save the Planet?</i>, IDEAS presents the <a href="http://muskokasummit.org/" target="_blank">Muskoka Summit</a>, a biennial conclave with some of the world's most respected ecologists debating one of the crucial questions of our time -- is it possible for economists to understand and appreciate the 'real' value of the environment?</p> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 06:40:09 +0000 看片视频 University Given our frigid climes, think indoor greenery /sustainability/node/1855 <h3>Montreal 鈥 Green spaces can help obliterate blue spaces in our minds: It鈥檚 a no-brainer.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on May 30, 2014 | <a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/" target="_blank">The Gazette</a></p> <p>by: Bill Brownstein</p></blockquote> Fri, 06 Jun 2014 06:32:31 +0000 看片视频 University Harvesting water out of thin air /sustainability/node/1837 <h3>Harnessing humidity to quench thirst in the world鈥檚 most arid regions</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on May 13, 2014 | <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter" target="_blank">看片视频 Reporter</a></p> <p>by: Neale McDevitt and Chris Chipello</p></blockquote> Thu, 22 May 2014 04:00:39 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 honours champions of equity and diversity /sustainability/node/1835 <h3>The 2nd annual 看片视频 University Awards for Equity and Community Building were handed out on April 24.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on May 8, 2014 | <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter" target="_blank">看片视频 Reporter</a></p> <p>by: 看片视频 Reporter Staff</p> </blockquote> <p></p> Thu, 15 May 2014 01:47:23 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频 Spaces Project: Upgrading Spaces /sustainability/node/1831 <blockquote> <p>Published on May 8, 2014 | <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter" target="_blank">看片视频 Reporter</a></p> <p>by: 看片视频 Reporter Staff</p> </blockquote> <p>A drab hallway, an empty lawn, an awkward nook 鈥 every university has them. But what if these were re-imagined as a colourful study space with bench seating, a pop-up outdoor classroom, and a busking area for student musicians?</p> Fri, 09 May 2014 03:28:56 +0000 看片视频 University Climate change is bad for Inuit health, research group says /sustainability/node/1783 <h3>看片视频 group says the Arctic needs better adaptation policies</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on April 28, 2014 | <a href="http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca" target="_blank">Nunatsiaq Online</a><br />by David Murphy</p> </blockquote> <p>Inuit are vulnerable to climate change, and it鈥檚 time for new policy to adapt, a group of researchers says in a new report</p> <p>That鈥檚 the message from the Climate Change Adaptation Research Group, led by James Ford of 看片视频 University, who released a paper April 24 about the need for better adaption strategies, especially in health, for Inuit.</p> Fri, 02 May 2014 02:45:43 +0000 看片视频 University Creating buzz with bee hive atop T.M.R. town-hall /sustainability/node/1778 <h4>Students learn about nature and politics in unique project to place a bee colony atop town hall</h4> <blockquote> <p>Published on April 22, 2014 | <a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/" target="_blank">Montreal Gazette</a><br />Written by: Catherine Solyom</p> </blockquote> <p>For the bees, too, it鈥檚 been a long, hard winter.</p> Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:49:27 +0000 看片视频 University Two 看片视频 researchers receive $500,000 grants to find innovative uses for carbon /sustainability/node/1777 <h4>The Alberta-based Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) announced on April 15, that two 看片视频 researchers are among the 24 winners of $500,000 grants to transform carbon dioxide into useful products.</h4> <blockquote> <p>Published on April 16, 2014 | 看片视频 Publications<br />Written by: Meaghan Thurston</p></blockquote> Fri, 18 Apr 2014 06:54:28 +0000 看片视频 University Is global warming just a giant natural fluctuation? /sustainability/node/1774 <h3>Statistical analysis rules out natural-warming hypothesis with more than 99% certainty</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on April 11, 2014 | <a href="/research/" target="_blank">看片视频 Research</a><br /><br /></p> </blockquote> <p>An analysis of temperature data since 1500 all but rules out the possibility that global warming in the industrial era is just a natural fluctuation in the earth鈥檚 climate, according to a new study by 看片视频 University physics professor Shaun Lovejoy.</p> Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:20:34 +0000 看片视频 University Making 鈥渨aste not鈥 a way of life /sustainability/node/1773 <h3>鈥淗ate鈥 may be a strong word, but it is the word used by mild-mannered <strong>Bernice Ting</strong> to describe how she feels about waste.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on April 9, 2014 | <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/mcgillnews/" target="_blank">看片视频 News</a><br />by Jennifer Nault</p></blockquote> Sun, 13 Apr 2014 06:34:26 +0000 看片视频 University Global shift to greener economies happening because of economic benefits, panelists say /sustainability/node/1767 <h3>The global transition to clean energy is underway and Canada is lagging, experts speaking at the Broadbent Institute's Progress Summit said Saturday.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on March 29, 2014 | <a href="http://www.hilltimes.com/" target="_blank">The Hill Times</a><br />by Laura Ryckewaert</p></blockquote> Tue, 01 Apr 2014 04:56:11 +0000 看片视频 University Climate Change: Extinction of Ice-Free Antarctic Polynyas Due to Trapped Ocean Heat (Eric Galbraith) /sustainability/node/1721 <h3>Researchers from the 看片视频 University and University of Pennsylvania have found evidence to show climate change is the main reason for the disappearance of ice-free regions, known as polynyas.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Find story links below</p></blockquote> Tue, 01 Apr 2014 04:54:11 +0000 看片视频 University Trottier Symposium on Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Design: Drafting a green blueprint for the future /sustainability/node/1737 <h3><i>The first annual Trottier Symposium on Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Design will be held March 17-18 at le Centre Mont-Royal from 5:30-7:30 p.m.</i>.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on March 12, 2014 | <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/" target="_blank">看片视频 Reporter</a><br />by 看片视频 Reporter Staff</p></blockquote> Thu, 20 Mar 2014 04:17:00 +0000 看片视频 University 看片视频's Electric Snowmobile Wins during the Clean Snowmobile Challenge /sustainability/node/1723 <h3>看片视频 University of Montreal, Canada won the Zero Emissions, or electric, category of the challenge last weekend at Michigan Technological University's Keweenaw Research Center.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on March 13, 2014 | <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/" target="_blank">SF Gate</a><br />by Dan Roblee</p></blockquote> Wed, 19 Mar 2014 05:03:13 +0000 看片视频 University Pathogens could be freed from thawing permafrost, scientists warn /sustainability/node/1722 <h3>French researchers are cautioning that the mining and drilling of northern regions could potentially free dormant pathogens out of the frozen soil.</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on March 4, 2014 | <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/" target="_blank">The Globe and Mail</a><br />by Tu Thanh Ha</p> </blockquote> <p>French researchers who have revived a 30,000-year-old giant virus from a sample of Siberian permafrost are cautioning that the mining and drilling of northern regions could potentially free dormant pathogens out of the frozen soil.</p> Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:54:46 +0000 看片视频 University Leith Sharp: Embracing 鈥渄isruptive sustainability鈥 /sustainability/node/1685 <h3>Leith Sharp comes to 看片视频 February 27th, 2014, here she answers some pertinent questions:</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on Feb 20, 2014 | <a href="/reporter.html">看片视频 Reporter</a><br />by the 看片视频 Reporter Staff</p></blockquote> Tue, 25 Feb 2014 04:32:41 +0000 看片视频 University Is biodiverse agriculture an anachronism? 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