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Aerosol emissions in East Asia driven by consumption in developed countries

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 McGill...

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

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...

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Expert: Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica

"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: 12Jul2017

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

Unseasonably warm September could be cause of slight delay in leaves changing colour, McGill professor says. According to Jim Fyles, a forest ecology professor and director of the Morgan Arboretum, our...

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McGill commits to carbon neutrality by 2040

McGill University is committing to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, under its new Climate & Sustainability Action Plan (2017-2020), released today.Published: 28Nov2017

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The Australian wildfire anomaly

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...

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Montreal 2140: Hopeful Futures in Science and Storytelling

  A Solvathon at the Bieler School of Environment, McGill UniversityKeynote speakers: Kim Stanley Robinson and Annalee NewitzOctober 12-13, 2023Published: 31 August 2023

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

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...

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