/sustainability/taxonomy/term/178/all en /sustainability/channels/event/movie-under-stars-metamorphosis-289179 <p><em>Update: Due to rain, the screening will take place in Maass 10</em></p> <p> </p> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:19:32 +0000 toby.davine@mcgill.ca 2755 at /sustainability /sustainability/article/understanding-role-ecosystem-services-china <p>Brian E. Robinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº. His research looks at how people meet their needs through use of ecosystems and natural resources, and the role this plays in development in poorer regions of the world. Recent work has evaluated the livelihood impacts of a payment for ecosystem services program near Beijing, how rural villages choose to manage mushroom harvests in south China, and how land tenure influences deforestation rates globally.</p> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:28:20 +0000 Monica Allaby 2651 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/mcgill-prof-chris-ragan-chairs-high-profile-group-economic-and-environmental-fiscal-re <blockquote> <p>Montreal Gazette | Jan 25, 2015</p> <p>BY: Rene Bruemmer</p> </blockquote> <p><span>The Canadian committee of economists headed by Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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’ 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 ian.tattersfield@mail.mcgill.ca 2060 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/harvesting-water-out-thin-air-236760 <h3>Harnessing humidity to quench thirst in the world’s most arid regions</h3> <blockquote> <p>Published on May 13, 2014 | <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter" target="_blank">Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Reporter</a></p> <p>by: Neale McDevitt and Chris Chipello</p></blockquote> Thu, 22 May 2014 04:00:39 +0000 ian.tattersfield@mail.mcgill.ca 1837 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/climate-change-extinction-ice-free-antarctic-polynyas-due-trapped-ocean-heat-eric-galb <h3>Researchers from the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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 ian.tattersfield@mail.mcgill.ca 1721 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/pathogens-could-be-freed-thawing-permafrost-scientists-warn-234183 <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 ian.tattersfield@mail.mcgill.ca 1722 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/event/green-careers-week-2014-seminar-career-options-environment-233924 <p>Session 1:</p> <p>10:00 - 11:00</p> <p>This seminar will explain the various environmental career options within a variety of industries</p> <hr /><p></p> <p>Session 2:</p> <p>11:00-12:00</p> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:53:11 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1702 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/event/spokes-ii-conference-232962 <p><span>From<b> 11am-2:30pm on Wed, Feb 26th, </b>SSMU EnviroComm is bringing together some of the wonderful sustainability groups on campus to share their knowledge and skills with us all, as well as get you engaged in brainstorming and creating so</span></p> Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:17:07 +0000 lilith.wyatt@mcgill.ca 1662 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/event/mse-annual-environment-public-lecture-david-owen-232830 <p>No Registration Required</p> Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:44:27 +0000 lilith.wyatt@mcgill.ca 1653 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/event/green-guide-saving-money-226894 <p><span><strong>Description:</strong> </span><span>Participants in this workshop will learn simple, easily actionable ways to cut down their everyday energy use in order to save money and help the environment.</span></p> Mon, 27 May 2013 22:24:54 +0000 justin.berot-burns@mail.mcgill.ca 1409 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/sustainability-key-domestic-bliss-226891 <blockquote> <p>Published May 25, 2013, in <a href="http://theage.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/sustainability-the-key-to-domestic-bliss-20130523-2k1x7.html" target="_blank">the Domain<br /></a>Written by <a href="http://theage.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/sustainability-the-key-to-domestic-bliss-20130523-2k1x7.html" target="_blank">Jacinta Le Plastrier</a></p> </blockquote> <p>"<strong>One of the world's most influential and innovating architects outlines his blueprint for modern living.</strong></p> Mon, 27 May 2013 21:57:07 +0000 justin.berot-burns@mail.mcgill.ca 1406 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/miranda-wang-improving-world-one-project-time-226838 <blockquote> <div><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2013/05/miranda-wang-improving-the-world-one-project-at-a-time/" target="_blank">The Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Reporter</a><br />Posted on Friday, May 3, 2013</div> <div>By Neale McDevitt</div> </blockquote> <p>Talented Æ»¹ûÒùÔº student wins international acclaim and attention for trail-blazing research.</p> <p>Talented Æ»¹ûÒùÔº student rolls up sleeves to help save the environment.</p> <p>Talented Æ»¹ûÒùÔº student uses downtime to help people in need.</p> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:05:24 +0000 justin.berot-burns@mail.mcgill.ca 1401 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/event/1st-annual-gimi-indoor-and-outdoor-plant-sale-226768 <hr /><h2><i>Call for donations of indoor plants, outdoor plants or garden supplies!</i></h2> <hr /><p><i></i></p> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:52:38 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1394 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/event/second-annual-mcgill-e-waste-collection-event-hosted-reboot-mcgill-225615 <p>Drop off your old computers and other personal electronic gadgets on campus during this unique two day event!</p> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:21:33 +0000 justin.berot-burns@mail.mcgill.ca 1360 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/event/anxieties-achievement-and-ambiguities-accomplishment-224646 <p style="text-align:left" align="center"><b>ALL ARE WELCOME.  </b><b> <br /></b><b>ADMISSION IS FREE FOR THE LECTURE AND FOR A POST-LECTURE WINE-AND-CHEESE RECEPTION.</b></p> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:21:58 +0000 justin.berot-burns@mail.mcgill.ca 1270 at /sustainability