Tag: University of Saskatchewan
Protecting northern water supplies from toxic metals with careful remediation
As the climate warms and arctic permafrost thaws, some of the toxic elements locked away in it are starting to emerge and could contaminate...
Researchers demonstrate effective method for managing toxic mine waste
Abandoned mine waste may make ripples in the environment, leading to dead trees and ponds with no signs of aquatic life. This is the...
New cleantech uses pulp and paper waste to scrub emissions
Researchers at McGill University have come up with an innovative approach to improve the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, using waste material from pulp...
Understanding sensitive soils to improve the quality of surrounding water
Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala are investigating the impact of phosphorous – both that which exists naturally in soil...
QUEST Canada partners with USask for renewable energy initiatives in Indigenous...
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and QUEST Canada will collaborate with remote Indigenous communities on a project to accelerate renewable energy initiatives and build...
Emerging low-energy method to remove pollutants and purify water
Fresh water is a finite resource vulnerable to contamination. Researchers from the University of Guelph (U of G) and scientists from the Canadian Light...
USask researchers identifying industry opportunities for bioenergy
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student Rory Wheat in the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) is conducting a research project focused to help...
Sustainability Research Collaboration at USask for Water Security
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is building on its long-standing presence in the Town of Canmore and the broader Bow Valley Region in Alberta...
University of Saskatchewan Partnership Awarded Funds for Climate Education
Working with international partners, the University of Saskatchewan has been awarded a $2.5 million Partnership Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council...
Researcher Examines Climate Change Education led by U.N.
Three policy programs run by the United Nations (U.N.) aim to empower and support governments to accelerate climate change solutions through education, training, and...