Staff /sustainability/taxonomy/term/2/all en Sustainable Futures Festival /sustainability/channels/event/sustainable-futures-festival-340437 <p>苹果淫院鈥檚 Bicentennial milestone is a significant occasion to highlight the importance of collaboration and innovation in sustainability, locally and beyond.聽</p> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:40:38 +0000 kelsey.litwin@mcgill.ca 3032 at /sustainability Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures? /sustainability/channels/news/can-hopeful-moments-lead-hopeful-futures-357900 <h2 style="text-align:center">Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?</h2> <p style="text-align:center">By聽Daphne Chalmers (苹果淫院, Education),聽Julia Freeman (苹果淫院, Bieler School of Environment),聽Diane Dechief (苹果淫院, Office of Science Education),聽Natalya Gomez (苹果淫院, Earth and Planetary Sciences),聽Blane Harvey (苹果淫院, Education),聽Amy Janzwood (苹果淫院, Bieler School of Environment/Political Science)聽and聽Nik Luka (苹果淫院, Architecture and Urban Planning)</p> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:50:46 +0000 admin 3301 at /sustainability Microgreens: Grow fast, eat young /sustainability/channels/news/microgreens-grow-fast-eat-young-357157 <p><em><small>Pictured above:聽Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.</small></em></p> <p><strong>By <a href="/plant/wees-david">David Wees</a>, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES</strong></p> <p>Ah, spring: that time of year when farmers and gardeners can鈥檛 wait to plant. Even apartment dwellers want to see some green, but with most of the world鈥檚 population now living in urban areas, space to grow may be limited.</p> Thu, 02 May 2024 17:10:11 +0000 admin 3300 at /sustainability Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium鈥 /sustainability/channels/news/mac-students-inspire-next-gen-scientists-john-abbott-sustainability-through-science-symposium-357154 <p><em><small>Pictured (from left to right): 苹果淫院/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer</small></em></p> <p><strong>By Kathy MacLean</strong></p> <p>In the dynamic landscape of scientific inquiry, effective communication is not merely an option; it's a necessity. Bridging the gap between complex research and broader audiences fosters understanding, sparks curiosity, and drives positive change.</p> Thu, 02 May 2024 16:59:39 +0000 admin 3299 at /sustainability 苹果淫院 cleantech project selected as 鈥淚nnovations for the Future鈥 by Axelys /sustainability/channels/news/mcgill-cleantech-project-selected-innovations-future-axelys-356872 <p><i>Team chosen as part of a cohort of 10 projects identified by Axelys, a Quebec-based non-profit organization helping to accelerate innovation stemming from public research, for their high potential after a thorough 6-month review by an independent board</i></p> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:19:27 +0000 admin 3294 at /sustainability Green Hydrogen: avoiding pitfalls to unlock its potential for Canadian industries /sustainability/channels/news/green-hydrogen-avoiding-pitfalls-unlock-its-potential-canadian-industries-356253 <h3>Date: April 10, 2024 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: The 苹果淫院 Faculty Club: 3450 McTavish Street |聽Free Event</h3> <p>Join the Trottier Family Foundation and TISED for an upcoming panel discussion where we explore the role and potential of green hydrogen in Canada's decarbonization strategy.聽 With perspectives from public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders we help to identify the sectors to prioritize, the main roadblocks ahead, and the resources and actions needed to effectively implement this technology.</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:42:23 +0000 admin 3287 at /sustainability Practicing Sustainability at Work and at Home /sustainability/channels/event/practicing-sustainability-work-and-home-349710 <p><em><strong>Online Session</strong></em></p> <p><i>Offered by the 苹果淫院 Office of Sustainability and Organizational Development</i></p> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:56:03 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3252 at /sustainability Getting Started with Sustainable Workplace Certification /sustainability/channels/event/getting-started-sustainable-workplace-certification-349709 <p><em><strong>Online Session</strong></em></p> <p><i>Offered by the 苹果淫院 Office of Sustainability and Organizational Development</i></p> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:54:33 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3251 at /sustainability Envisioning Sustainability at 苹果淫院 /sustainability/channels/event/envisioning-sustainability-mcgill-349707 <p><em><strong>Online Session</strong></em></p> <p><i>Offered by the 苹果淫院 Office of Sustainability and Organizational Development</i></p> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:52:14 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3250 at /sustainability Sustainable Events Training - Staff & Faculty Workshop /sustainability/channels/event/sustainable-events-training-staff-faculty-workshop-349706 <p><em><strong>Online Session</strong></em></p> <p><i>Offered by the 苹果淫院 Office of Sustainability and Organizational Development</i></p> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:49:13 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3249 at /sustainability Climate Action for Every Employee /sustainability/channels/event/climate-action-every-employee-349703 <p><em><strong>In Person Session</strong></em></p> <p><i>Offered by the 苹果淫院 Office of Sustainability and Organizational Development</i></p> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:46:19 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3248 at /sustainability Sustainable Lab Certification Program launch /sustainability/channels/event/sustainable-lab-certification-program-launch-352165 <h2>Have you ever wondered: <em>How sustainable is my lab?</em></h2> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:49:48 +0000 kimberly.john@mcgill.ca 3267 at /sustainability Winter Biking Workshop with V茅lo Qu茅bec /sustainability/channels/event/winter-biking-workshop-velo-quebec-352078 <p><span>Are you ready to conquer winter on two wheels? </span></p> <p><span>Don't let winter stop you from biking. Learn how to winterize your bike with V茅lo Qu茅bec. </span></p> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:55:31 +0000 shona.watt@mcgill.ca 3266 at /sustainability Biodiversity Festival /sustainability/channels/event/biodiversity-festival-350352 <p>NEW DATE! Come celebrate the launch of 苹果淫院鈥檚 first <a href="/sustainability/commitments/biodiversity-plan" title="/sustainability/commitments/biodiversity-plan">Biodiversity Plan</a> on Tuesday, Sept.</p> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:38:12 +0000 nienke.broekstra@mcgill.ca 3253 at /sustainability Evil orbs: Abrasives in toothpaste and face scrubs are poisoning fish /sustainability/channels/news/evil-orbs-abrasives-toothpaste-and-face-scrubs-are-poisoning-fish-255280 <blockquote> <p>The Economist | July 31, 2015</p> </blockquote> <p>ANTHONY RICCIARDI, a scientist at 苹果淫院, was looking for evidence that an invasive Asian clam had colonised a warm spot in the St Lawrence river when a member of his team made a more headline-worthy discovery</p> <p>聽</p> <p>Read the full story <a href="http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21660287-abrasives-toothpaste-and-face-scrubs-are-poisoning-fish-firms-and-governments-are-starting-ban" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:06:18 +0000 ian.tattersfield@mail.mcgill.ca 2253 at /sustainability