Expert: Delayed grain harvest on the Prairies

Published: 18 September 2026

Grain farmers in the Prairie provinces are reporting delays in crop harvesting due to flooded fields, with Saskatchewan producers falling furthest behind compared to their five-year average.  ...

Electric buses in cold climates: Optimizing operations is key, researchers say

Published: 11 August 2026

A McGill University study recommends cold-climate cities increase their electric bus fleets and expand charging capacity so vehicles can be charged slowly, a process that draws less power from the...

Expert: Canada’s winter forecast and the critical factor of El Niño

Published: 8 December 2023

El Niño will be a major contributing factor to how the season ahead plays out. El Niño has a reputation for bringing mild winters to much of Canada and it appears that this winter will feature one...

McGill commits to carbon neutrality by 2040

Published: 28 November 2017

McGill University is committing to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, under its new Climate & Sustainability Action Plan (2017-2020), released today.

Expert: Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica

Published: 12 July 2017

"One of the biggest icebergs on record has broken away from Antarctica, scientists said on Wednesday, creating an extra hazard for ships around the continent as it breaks up." (CBC)

Aerosol emissions in East Asia driven by consumption in developed countries

Published: 6 September 2016

Much of the influence on climate from air pollution in East Asia is driven by consumption in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America, according to research co-led by McGill...

Experts: National Climate Strategy

Published: 29 February 2016

“With the wind at his back from Paris and a fresh mandate from Canadians, Mr. Trudeau meets provincial and territorial leaders in Vancouver this week to pursue a national climate strategy.” (The...

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