2019 Sustainability News
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More intense wildfires are here to stay and we need to adapt: report
Update on state of Canada's mountain regions looks at human scale of ecological disaster wrought by changing climate.
Local food community joining forces to meet increasing demand
Collaboration more effective than competition among local food stakeholders looking to scale up distribution, U of A researcher finds.
New housing projects aim to promote healthier living by design
U of A's Housing for Health project will help thousands of Edmonton and Whitecourt residents live healthier by changing their environment.
Signature area will build on U of A expertise in current and future energy sources
University launches 'Energy Systems' bringing together 500 experts to drive research and teaching.
City of Edmonton team lauded for connecting university talent with municipal work experience
Outreach team works with 60 post-secondary schools and employers to help students gain work experience and reduce employment barriers.
Traditional Indigenous knowledge supports flood mitigation research in James Bay region
Researchers collaborate with Kashechewan First Nation to understand changing spring flooding in northern Ontario.
U of A sustains status as one of Canada's greenest employers for 11th year in a row
University recognized for range of sustainability and waste reduction programs.
Theology-turned-forestry student branches out to run thriving tree business
Tree Ninja founder Benoit Boudreau combined the values he cultivated in seminary school with his passion for nature to build a successful company while pursuing full-time studies.
COMMENTARY || Alberta grizzly bears will feel the effects of climate change
Food staples like buffaloberries are ripening sooner, which could affect the vulnerable bears' reproductive rates, say researchers.
Arctic temperatures warmest in more than 10,000 years
Study provides further evidence of rapid climate change in the North, moving us into uncharted territory, say scientists.
Discovery of self-destruct mechanism in algae could have broad applications for antibiotics and biofuels
U of A microbiologists find first evidence of bacteria causing programmed cell death in single-celled algae.
Long, cold winter won't affect fire season, says expert
May is the busiest fire month in Alberta, cautions U of A scientist who urges people to be vigilant and report wildfires immediately.
Floating particles may play role in mitigating loss of Arctic sea ice, new study shows
The same effect that keeps an icy drink from spilling over may help prevent waves from accelerating loss of sea ice, researchers find.
Coastal communities losing ground on climate change planning, study shows
Small cities are already seeing effects of climate change but lack resources and political mandate to adapt, says urban planning expert.
Focusing on good management rather than emissions may help farmers address climate change
New study of Alberta farmers suggests scaling up practices that make economic and environmental sense rather than focusing only on carbon emissions.
Edmonton, U of A team up to help citizens guide climate change action
Innovative collaboration between city and university could show the world how to involve citizens in fight against global warming.
How to do a territorial acknowledgment
If you're going to recognize the Indigenous history of the land you're on, here are five ways to make it meaningful.
14 U of A clean energy projects receive funding boost
U of A spinoff that turns windows into solar panels among projects sharing more than $20 million from Alberta Innovates.
Biochar can be tailor-made for range of environmental benefits, research shows
Soil-enriching charcoal can be optimized for agriculture, water treatment or even carbon storage.