McMaster Centre for Climate Change

The McMaster Centre for Climate Change. A branch of @McMasterU and @McMasterSEES informing the public about climate change and anything climate related.

[Global Water Futures Publications @GWF_pubs]

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
https://t.co/SNStnL4F5u @MAC_Climate

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @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
https://t.co/fbfxJk5BXu

[Alemu Gonsamo @AlemuGonsamo]

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. https://t.co/4wX63h7YFV

[Centre For Hydrology @CentreForHydro]

Eddy covariance flux data provided quantitative assessment of changes in deciduous forest C balance following insect infestations @GWFutures Observatories Turkey Point site https://t.co/J4CpezhMvi @MAC_Climate @GWF_pubs

[Mike Waddington @peatofmind]

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

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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: https://t.co/TQKDMtAsMb

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

A roundup of @McMasterEng stories that spotlight innovative research focused on tackling #climatechange.
https://t.co/8d4kQ8ibGb
#mcmaster #HamOnt #Engineering

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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: https://t.co/qcTKs5xrFd
#McMaster #HamOnt #ClimateChange

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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: https://t.co/qcTKs5xrFd
#McMaster #HamOnt #ClimateChange

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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

[Dr. Ingrid Waldron @ingrid_waldron]

Join me, Dorene Bernard (Sipekne'katik First Nation), Louise Delisle (Shelburne), and Michelle Francis-Denny (Pictou Landing First Nation) for a free screening of our documentary "There's Something in the Water", followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. @McMasterU @mcmasterhum

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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).

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Some Western Canadians are swapping their parkas for T-shirts and raincoats after swinging from record high temperatures to record lows and back again this winter. https://t.co/aiNSpc40TC .

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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 [email protected] for further details.

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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.”

[Mike Waddington @peatofmind]

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

[Future of Canada Project @MacFutureCanada]

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

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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: https://t.co/tUPqKbuYec

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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)

[CBC Nova Scotia @CBCNS]

N.B., N.S. strike deal with Ottawa on phasing out coal and creating a green energy grid by 2030 https://t.co/POSnFkm4IW

[Lea Ravensbergen @LeaRavensbergen]

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!

[McMaster Centre for Climate Change @MAC_Climate]

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. https://t.co/2gei02jVhX
#HamOnt #climateeconomics #climatechange #McMaster

[Alemu Gonsamo @AlemuGonsamo]

The Office of Climate Change Initiatives in @cityofhamilton is hiring two project managers. Both jobs are listed here https://t.co/PBZn62dpFf Job ID 20484 and 20483. For more details, please contact @lyndalukasik Many opportunities to collaborate with @MAC_Climate researchers