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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · 13d

Prof. Fabry dans La Presse d'aujourd'hui, « Depuis les années 1980, ces modèles qui deviennent de plus en plus sophistiqués prévoient à peu près le même réchauffement moyen pour la planète, c’est-à-dire celui que l’on observe en ce moment. Cette réalité peut faire peur, mais cela reste la réalité »

Vu, lu, vérifié | Les climatologues se sont-ils trompés ?

Pendant son allocution aux Nations unies, mardi, Donald Trump a dénoncé « l’arnaque verte » et affirmé que les prédictions de l’ONU se sont avérées « erronées ». « Elles ont été faites par des gens st...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · 18d

Some interesting research about the relationship between commoning and heterotopia, illustrated with examples from urban green spaces in Liège, Montréal, and Brussels.

McGill Bieler School of Environment undergraduates were involved in helping to get this research completed!

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · 20d

Register online today!

Solvathon 2025: Navigating Environmental Facts in a Post-Truth Society

Fourwaves - Solvathon 2025: Navigating Environmental Facts in a Post-Truth Society

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · 20d

Attend the Solvathon Conference, discuss mistrust in environmental science in today’s post-truth world.

With @michaelemann.bsky.social , as keynote

This conference will feature panel discussions, multiple keynotes and an interactive art expo showcasing environmental conspiracies over the ages.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 24d

We're excited to see that #ScienceUnderSiege has broken the top 1000 on Amazon.

Please consider purchasing from e.g. @barnesandnoble.com or your local independent bookseller (or ask your local library to acquire). Thanks!

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 29d

OUT TODAY! " #ScienceUnderSiege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World" by @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social & yours truly, courtesy of @hachettelibrary.bsky.social / #Public_Affairs / #BasicBooks \ @scribepub.bsky.social
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Science Under Siege

In this “well-researched guide,” two of the world’s most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement—and offer...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · 28d

Prof. Brenda Parlee has been named as McGill's Bieler Chair in Northern Climate Change and Sustainability. Read the article below for more info.

Collaborating with Northern communities on climate change

With more than 25 years of experience working across Canada’s North, Brenda Parlee has been appointed McGill’s Bieler Chair in Northern Climate Change and Sustainability

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · 29d

The study

Rising temperatures increase added sugar intake disproportionately in disadvantaged groups in the USA - Nature Climate Change

Few studies have evaluated how climate change may affect dietary habits and nutritional health. Here, using transaction data in the USA, the authors show that added sugar consumption increases with te...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · 29d

Interesting climate change study published Monday in the Nature Climate Change journal.

As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds

A new study finds that climate change is increasing sugar consumption in the United States. As temperatures rise, Americans, especially those who are poorer and less educated, are drinking more sugary...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Sep 2

That would be great! @nichecanada.bsky.social

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us on October 23, 2025 for a day of bold ideas, real talk about truth in environmental science in a post-truth world.
Featuring climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann, and other trailblazing climate thinkers who are shaking up the field.
Register today.
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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jul 14

This is a strategic investment.

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.

Millions Flow into Great Lakes: Canada funds $9.3 million in freshwater solutions - Canada.ca

Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. It is more important now than ever that we invest in protecting our freshwater to build a cleaner, safer and sustainable...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jul 8

« 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!

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.

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jul 7

"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!

Education for Sustainability – as if People and the Environment Matter « Journal of Sustainability Education

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jun 11

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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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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

The BSE Lab Series featuring Prof. Amy Janzwood.

YouTube video by The Bieler School of Environment McGill University

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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-

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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 ...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jun 4

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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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...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · Jun 2

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

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McGill Arts @mcgillarts.bsky.social · May 29

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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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · May 14

#McGillEnvironment #BielerSchool #GaultNatureReserve #DeerManagement #StudentImpact #EnvironmentalLeadership #SustainabilityInAction #CommunityScience

McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · May 14

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.

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...

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · May 12

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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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…

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McGill Bieler School of Environment @mcgillenvironment.bsky.social · May 8

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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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 ...

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