McMaster Centre for Climate Change

Remote sensing and EC flux measurements in an agricultural field in southern Ontario used to determine C sequestration or loss capabilities of different crops in the Great Lakes region: thesis by Nur Hussain hdl.handle.net/11375/30348 @MAC_Climate

#McMaster researchers create #AI models to protect cities from climate damage. “Our digital twin tool is a game changer in climate adaptation” - Dr. El-Dakhakhni. The tool can play out “what-if” scenarios and predict ways to reduce impacts. #BrighterWorld brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/mcmas…

We have a new preprint on @ESSOpenArchive mapping peat depth and carbon storage of the Hudson Bay Lowlands. Peat depth increases with increasing distance from the coastline due to ongoing glacial isostatic adjustment since ice retreat began. essopenarchive.org/doi/full/10.22…

Eddy covariance flux data provided quantitative assessment of changes in deciduous forest C balance following insect infestations @GWFutures Observatories Turkey Point site doi.org/10.1016/j.agrf… @MAC_Climate @GWF_pubs

I’ll be presenting my CGU Woo Water Lecture titled “The Ecohydrology of Fire Swamps, Wil O’ the Wisp, and Zombie Fires” on Zoom to Leeds Geog. Wed June 12, 1230 BST, 0730 EDT DM me for link! #PeatTwitter #peatlands #wildfire

Warming climate conditions are hurting crop production: "Climate is affecting olive and cocoa crops, but with demand staying high, prices aren’t going down any time soon" says @ColinMang, Assistant Professor in @McMasterEcon. Read more: brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/clima…

A roundup of @McMasterEng stories that spotlight innovative research focused on tackling #climatechange. eng.mcmaster.ca/news/earth-day… #mcmaster #HamOnt #Engineering

A reminder that our public talk is TOMORROW (April 10th)! Remember to register in advance.

Join us for an in-person/live streaming public talk by Dr. James Cotton. Dr. Cotton will be discussing climate change, home heating, and thermal networks. Wed, April 10 @ 7PM (Refreshments start at 6:30PM) Register here: bit.ly/MacClimate2024 #McMaster #HamOnt #ClimateChange

FREE screening of Dr.@ingrid_waldron's doc THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER tomorrow! Dr. Waldron will be joined by three women from the documentary for a panel discussion. TIME: 11:30AM-2:00PM LOCATION: Togo Salmon Hall, Rm 118, #McMaster campus #HamOnt #EnvironmentalJustice

Swings in weather are doing a number on infrastructure, "the impact is more immediate in northern communities that rely on frozen roads. In Canada's southern cities and towns, concerns centre more around roads and building foundations" - Dr. Altaf Arain (MCCC director).

We are seeking applications for travel grants (Up to $1000) to be awarded to #McMaster graduate students whose work focuses on the environment, climate, or any of the seven theme areas of the McMaster Centre for Climate Change. Contact climate@mcmaster.ca for further details.

Dr. @OBrien_Robert_J gives a statement on Canada’s role in fossil fuel discussions at #COP28: “A key question in the final days of COP 28 is whether there will be an agreement to draw down fossil fuels and whether Canada will play a role in supporting or undermining that goal.”

14th Annual Woo Water Lecture @McMasterSEES with MAC alum @carlpjmitchell on Nov 28th (1530 EST) "Hydrological dinosaurs to contaminant transport: Almost always incorporating hydrology into biogeochemistry research" @MAC_Climate @McMasterScience *Carl was my first BSc student

Field trips to the future are underway including a visit to the @McMasterU carbon sink forest led by @NatureMcMaster and @MAC_Climate as well as a trip to the @cityofhamilton waterfront to imagine the future of cities and community. #Imagining2080

Upcoming talk! Christ's Church Cathedral is hosting Dr. Lynda Lukasik (Dir. Office of #ClimateChange Initiatives) to discuss #HamOnt's climate action strategies. Nov 8th (7pm) at 252 James St N, and streamed online: @cathedralhamilton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@cathedralhami…

NB & NS will phase out coal by 2030. Plan includes: - improving NB electric grid - pre-development work for small nuclear reactor (Point Lepreau, NB) - exploring converting NB's last coal-fired power plant to biomass - studying establishing a green industrial hub (Belledune, NB)

Where is cycling in the GTHA heading? Are we right to be optimistic? Join this engaging virtual seminar on Oct 5th. I’ll be presenting in the Just Cycling City session (12-1est). Come one, come all!

Join us on Oct 4th at 7pm for a talk by @YorkUEUC's Dr. Peter Victor! His talk will explore Earth's capacity to support us and #greengrowth, #steadystateeconomics, #doughnuteconomics, and #degrowth. alumni.mcmaster.ca/EscapeFromOver… #HamOnt #climateeconomics #climatechange #McMaster

The Office of Climate Change Initiatives in @cityofhamilton is hiring two project managers. Both jobs are listed here hamilton.ca/city-council/j… Job ID 20484 and 20483. For more details, please contact @lyndalukasik Many opportunities to collaborate with @MAC_Climate researchers