Geography
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Up in smoke: Understanding the health hazards of wildfire pollution
As devastating wildfires continue to ravage landscapes across Canada, the fallout extends far beyond charred forests and scorched earth.
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Tracking the bold promise of new planned cities
Sarah Moser is the head of McGill’s New Cities Lab and a leading expert on the global phenomenon of new master-planned cities, many of them described as “smart cities.” While these new cities often have idealistic goals, they aren’t without controversy.
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This pioneering Arctic scientist is on NASA’s radar
What do MARS (the McGill Arctic Research Station) and Mars (the red planet) have in common? The Answer: Wayne Pollard. For almost 40 years, Pollard has carried out pioneering work in exploring Arctic waters, from perennial springs to permafrost and ground ice.