Encouraging “ecological empathy”
As you walk into a darkened room, you are greeted with the sound of dripping water — at first slow and delicate, then increasingly insistent…
environment
Youth are fighting the climate crisis
Climate change is something that a lot of people can get away with ignoring until they come face to face with it. My first clash…
U of M professor investigates soil health in British Columbia
In Canada, British Columbia is the second largest producer of natural gas. However, the intersection of energy infrastructure and agricultural lands poses a unique set…
This just in, it’s spring!
Spring feels like an iced coffee. It’s a startling wake up call: suddenly, you look around and the wind doesn’t sting as much, there’s more…
Wild pigs spread north, pose new threat to Canadian farmers
Wild pigs, an invasive species commonly known as boar or feral hogs, have spread across Canadian provinces, causing damage to farmers’ crops and livestock. Wild…
Historic agreement reached to protect Manitoba watershed
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between four Indigenous nations, the Manitoba government and the Government of Canada to protect the Seal River Watershed. The…
Exploring arctic climate change
The Arctic region, with its vast landscapes of ice and unique ecosystems, is undergoing significant changes due to climate change. U of M research associate…
Tree planting, or a student’s paradise
For most students, summer jobs are a source of income. I’ve been fortunate enough to discover one that is more than just a lucrative paycheque…
Landscape design in a changing world
The science courtyard sits behind the Armes lecture building, between Parker building and Machray Hall. The outdoor space was designed by professors in the department…
The hidden cost of technology
Over the course of history, colonial powers driven by unbridled greed have exploited the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (D.R.C.) abundant mineral resources and enslaved its…