McGill Bieler School of Environment

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The Great Lakes contain 21% of the world's surface fresh water, support a $7 billion fishery, and supply drinking water to 40 million people. But they are heavily stressed by climate change, invasive species & various forms of pollution.

Nous dirigeons-nous tout droit vers un désastre climatique encore plus grand? Qui prendra enfin le taureau par les cornes? Posez la question à Stella.

« Nous dirigeons-nous tout droit vers un désastre climatique encore plus grand? »

BSE Prof. Brenda Parlee wrote an Op-ed in Le Devoir centred on the disproportionate rate that forest fires affect Indigenous Canadians.

Very interesting!

"Education for Sustainability- As If People and the Environment Matter," an essay by BSE Prof. Madhav Badami has just been published.

"It is important to provide grounds for realistic hope, by showing how positive change is possible, and is being made to happen, across the world."

Take a peak!

Mega Pipelines, Mega Resistance Mega Pipelines, Mega Resistance - Tar Sands, Social Movements, and the Politics of Energy Infrastructure; Mega Pipelines, Mega Resistance reveals how and why social movements have frustrated major pip...

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YouTube video by The Bieler School of Environment McGill University The BSE Lab Series featuring Prof. Amy Janzwood.

The Bieler Lab Series is back, featuring Prof. Janzwood and her research on Canada’s energy transition.
At a time when energy is at the heart of national conversations, Prof. Janzwood offers insights on the success of resistance of pipelines and in protecting our planet.
#pipelines #environment #BSE

SocSES – Society For Social-Ecological Systems Welcome to the Society for Social-Ecological Systems (SocSES)! We are a new society dedicated to advancing understanding, collaboration, and training in social-

Here you can learn more about the Society (SocSES). socses.org

Ecology & Society: Welcome home! Introducing SocSES: a society for inclusive and impactful social-ecological research Underpinned by systemic thinking, social-ecological systems (SES) research has emerged as a critical field for addressing the challenges of the Anthropocene, marked by a cross-scale focus, inter- and ...

BSE Prof. Elena Bennett and colleagues have been recognized in Ecology & Society, announcing the launch of the Society for Social-Ecological Systems.
The journal marks the society as a turning point for the field highlighting its global relevance, urgency, and maturity.
Congrats!
#SES #Ecology

BSE Students Named Valedictorians The Bieler School of Environment is showing up strong at convocation this year—thanks to two stellar students. Arwen Low Arwen Low, a McGill Bieler School of Environment student and now alumna took th...

Congrats to all McGill graduates this year. We got to talk to two BSE students who are valedictorians.
Check out the story below.

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Podcast ad for a sit down talk with Arwen Low, valedictorian.

It's graduation time and the BSE would like to congratulate all McGill students.
The BSE has two students who are valedictorians of which we are very proud! Jennifer McDonald and Arwen Low. We sat down with Arwen to talk about her BSE experience.
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Don’t miss the live streams of this year’s Arts Convocation ceremonies on Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025!

🎓Arts A, June 2 at 10:00AM
🎓Arts B, June 2 at 3:00PM
🎓Arts C, June 3 at 10:00AM
🎓Arts D, June 3 at 3:00PM
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#McGillEnvironment #BielerSchool #GaultNatureReserve #DeerManagement #StudentImpact #EnvironmentalLeadership #SustainabilityInAction #CommunityScience

Students Unite Leaders, Protect Gault Nature Reserve McGill Bieler School of Environment students are making an impact on their community. This February, they presented to local, provincial, and Indigenous leaders, fostering collaboration to help the Ga...

The Gault Nature Reserve isn’t just a beautiful landscape — it’s a living classroom.
BSE students, in the ENVR 401 course, presented a science-based deer management plan to local, provincial, and Indigenous leaders to protect the reserve’s ecosystem.
Read the story from our Spring Newsletter.

Global Society Marks New Era in Research After years of research and global collaboration, Professor Elena Bennett and her international colleagues have created the Society for Social Ecological Systems (SocSES), marking a new era in social…

Prof. Elena Bennett with global colleagues has launched the Society for Social Ecological Systems (SocSES). The society ushers in a new era for SES global research and will foster global collaboration.
Congrats to everyone involved on this exciting step.
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Google’s Gemini AI is rolling out for kids under 13. Here's what parents should know Google has started rolling out its Gemini chatbot to supervised accounts, meaning children under 13 can now interact with AI to ask questions, get help with homework and even create images. While the ...

Another great interview by BSE associate professor Renee Sieber on Google's Gemini AI roll out for kids. Take a look!

#scientist #AI #AiEthics #GeminiAI #McGill #BSE

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Keeping Invasive Species Alive, For Science Many Ontario beaches have signs warning of Crayfish. The critters may seem harmless, but some species are invasive and quickly reproduce, competing with native species and disrupting the ecosystem.…

*BURA STORY*

Anabelle Eng the most recent BURA recipient spent part of her semester. taking care of crayfish that are invading Ontario lakes. Learn more.

#CrayfishInvasion #Research #BURA #OntarioEcosystems #ScienceInAction

Rooted in Research: Undergraduate Student Co-Authors Academic Paper Lola Milder, a 2022 BURA* student, has co-authored an academic research paper examining plants’ response to their soil environment— a crucial aspect for predicting how forests could react to climate c...

This just in: Lola Milder, a 2022 BURA recipient, has co-authored an academic paper on plant-soil interactions, shedding light on how forests might respond to climate change. #ClimateChange #Research #ForestScience #AcademicAchievement

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Taking a closer look at Antarctica Noémie Sheppard's dream became reality when she set foot in Antarctica. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, she began her hands-on research looking at the effects of climate change on...

Taking a closer look at Antarctica: BSE almuna Noémie Sheppard's journey of hands-on research in Antarctica is inspiring! She is studying how climate change is transforming the continent's vascular flora.

#Antarctica #ClimateChange #Research #McGillUniversity #SAEF

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Turning Insight into Action: How the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment Can Drive Real Change Thu May 8, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CEST Online, Zoom Join the Transformations Community, cCHANGE, and SocSES for a 90-minute interactive webinar on how organizations that connect science, policy, and action can help bring the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment (TCA) to life. Together, we’ll explore how these “boundary organizations” can turn key insights into real-world change. This webinar is a pre-session leading up to the TC/ESG25 Conference in August 2025, where many of these discussions will continue.

Upcoming webinar on the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment with @transformationscommunity.org and @cchange-global.bsky.social to explore – with the lead authors and transformation experts – how the TCA can inform real-world change.

🗓️ Thursday, May 8, 17:00 CEST
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/wrpa5h2w

Cover photo for BSE Spring 2025 Newsletter: Two penguins embrace.

The Spring 2025 Newsletter is out and about! If you are interested in what we have been up to this past semester, here it is.
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Photo cred: Noemie Sheppard BSE Alumna

Space is still available to register for the 2nd Annual Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on April 22nd! 🚲 @mcgill.ca. Together with @owenwaygood.bsky.social, we're thrilled to to explore the future of sustainable transportation. Details here: shorturl.at/zXaXO

YouTube video by The Bieler School of Environment McGill University BSE Lab Series: The Leung Lab

On our latest Lab Tour video series, Professor Brian Leung gives us a tour of the Leung Lab, and offers some bits of advice. Check it out.

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You can now subscribe to McGill Bieler School of Environment updates and newsletters!
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We look forward to providing you with updates on all the exciting research and stories that come out of environmental studies at the BSE.

Save the date: the Society for Social-Ecological Systems is launching on March 27, 2025, at 3:30pm Central African Time. Register for the online launch event now.

Save the date! Celebrate the launch of SocSES with us – and learn more about our plans for building a home for SES research with you.

📅 Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025
⏰ Time: 15:30 – 17:00 Central African Time
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

Register for the online launch event: lnkd.in/dDCR33DN

Canada moves to label ‘forever chemicals’ as toxic, eyes stricter regulation - National | Globalnews.ca Ottawa says it's moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their us.

BSE Associate Member Viviane Yargeau last night on Global National talked about PFAS i.e. forever chemicals, and how they can be harmful for us and the environment. Check it out if you missed it!
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Single-use plastic bags and plastics recycling at Jewish General Hospital - CASCADES Canada Team names: Read about their work: At the Jewish General Hospital, our Pharmacy department’s procedure to deliver medications for a newly admitted patient is from our satellite pharmacy using a […]

When you take the BSE ENVR 401 course you will work with local clients to create meaningful and lasting change in Montreal. CASCADES, a national initiative for environmentally responsible healthcare, are recognizing a 401 project helping out the Jewish General. cascadescanada.ca/2025/02/28/s...

An idealist who gets things done Laure Waridel, BA’96, has been one of Quebec’s most prominent voices on environmental issues and fair trade for decades. She is troubled by the rise of populism and climate skepticism, but she isn’t d...

'An idealist who gets things done,' Laure Waridel who sits on the Bieler Advisory Board was featured in the McGill News.
"One of Quebec’s most prominent voices on environmental issues and fair trade for decades."
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U.S. research funding cuts change landscape for Canadian universities, researchers Canadian university researchers receive a relatively small amount of direct and indirect funding from U.S. agencies, but the cross-border research relationship is closely intertwined

Globe and Mail: BSE Prof. Elena Bennett says that "the rapid policy shift in the U.S. is causing huge uncertainty," and a project she is a part of--the National Nature Assessment-- was shut down after a WH executive order. "We got an email and we're done."
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Renee Sieber poses for a photo with Debra Arbec at the CBC Montreal studio.

Professor Renée Sieber talks with CBC Montreal News at 6 anchor Debra Arbec about Ai in community development and its efficiency.
Well done Professor Sieber!
Here's the interview in case you missed it.
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Britt Wray poses for a headshot. She will be the speaker at the Bieler School of Environment's Annual Public Environment Lecture, March 13.

Register for our free Annual Environment Public Lecture! Dr. Britt Wray's research is centred on climate anxiety and how we can take those feelings and become productive environmental stewards.
Learn more about the event by visiting our website. www.mcgill.ca/environment/...

Le Canada n’a pas besoin d’un autre pipeline Nous devons mettre fin à notre dépendance aux exportations de pétrole plutôt que de s’accrocher à une illusion.

«...des mégaprojets de pipelines de sable bitumineux est désormais chose du passé. » La lettre d'opinion de @amyjanzwood.bsky.social publiée ce matin dans Le Devoir. Il est si important de partager les connaissances. Merci Amy. @mcgill.ca

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