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Studies investigate marine heatwaves, shifting ocean currents

North America experienced a series of dangerous heatwaves during the summer of 2020, breaking records from coast to coast. In the ocean, extreme warming conditions are also becoming more frequent and intense. Two new studies from the Woods...

source: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

New freshwater database of 12,000 lakes in 72 countries tells water quality story globally

Although less than one per cent of all water in the world is freshwater, it is what we drink and use for agriculture. In other words, it’s vital to human survival. York University researchers have just created a publicly...

source: SciTechDaily

Survey shows Great Lakes water quality top of mind with Ontario farmers

In its second annual survey of farmers in Southwestern Ontario, the Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) set out to gauge awareness of the organization’s efforts to reduce agricultural phosphorus losses and improve...

source: West Elgin Chronicle

Ontario proposes project list for Comprehensive Environmental Assessment

The Government of Ontario has released a proposed list of projects that will be subject to Comprehensive Environmental Assessment (EA) under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EAA). This proposal is a key step in Ontario's efforts...

source: Mondaq

Be a Mentor! Join PGO's Mentoring Program

We encourage experienced professional geoscientists to join PGO’s Mentoring Program. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the profession by nurturing future geoscientists. Mentoring is considered a CPD activity.

source: PGO

New Online Resource! Erosion and Sediment Control Guide for Urban Construction

Since the release of the 2006 GGHA Conservation Authorities Erosion and Sediment Control Guideline for Urban Construction, there have been many significant changes related to the practice of erosion and sediment control (ESC),...

source: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Latornell Leadership Project — 2020/2021 Webinar Series

Check out these online professional development opportunities provided through Latornell Leadership Project.

source: Latornell Conservation Symposium

Virtual Career Fair

Nov. 16-17, 2020 Take the first step towards an exciting career in the Canadian mining industry! In-demand mining occupations and work-integrated learning positions will be available, as well as the opportunity to connect with your target employers from across the country!...

source: Mining Industry Human Resources Council

Virtual Engineering Employment Event (VE3)

Oct. 27-28, 2020 OSPE’s Virtual E3s connect some of Ontario’s best engineering employers with the profession’s top talent.

source: Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)

Did early humans cook their meals in hot springs?

According to a statement released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), an international team of researchers suggests that early humans living in East Africa may have cooked their food in hot springs. Team member Ainara Sistiaga of MIT and the University of...

source: Archaeological Institute of America

Indian monsoon can be predicted better after volcanic eruptions

Large volcanic eruptions can help to forecast the monsoon over India — the seasonal rainfall that is key for the country’s agriculture and thus for feeding one billion people. As erratic as they are, volcanic eruptions improve...

source: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

The widespread environmental footprint of indigo denim microfibers from blue jeans

The paper The Widespread Environmental Footprint of Indigo Denim Microfibers from Blue Jeans examines the footprint of modern blue jean society by investigating the environmental distribution, pathways, and sources of indigo...

source: University of Toronto

High-fidelity record of Earth's climate history puts current changes in context

For the first time, climate scientists have compiled a continuous, high-fidelity record of variations in Earth’s climate extending 66 million years into the past. The record reveals four distinctive climate states, which...

source: University of California – Santa Cruz

Volcanic ash may have a bigger impact on the climate than we thought

When volcanos erupt, these geologic monsters produce tremendous clouds of ash and dust — plumes that can blacken the sky, shut down air traffic and reach heights of roughly 25 miles above Earth's surface. A new study led by the...

source: University of Colorado

New Gold Mine Will Support Economic Recovery in Northern Ontario

The Ontario government is supporting the construction of IAMGOLD's new Côté Gold Mine, a project that will drive long-term economic growth and support a strong recovery in Northern Ontario. When fully operational, the mine is...

source: Government of Ontario

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Studies investigate marine heatwaves, shifting ocean currents

New freshwater database of 12,000 lakes in 72 countries tells water quality story globally

Survey shows Great Lakes water quality top of mind with Ontario farmers

Ontario proposes project list for Comprehensive Environmental Assessment

Be a Mentor! Join PGO's Mentoring Program

New Online Resource! Erosion and Sediment Control Guide for Urban Construction

Latornell Leadership Project — 2020/2021 Webinar Series

Virtual Career Fair

Virtual Engineering Employment Event (VE3)

Did early humans cook their meals in hot springs?

Indian monsoon can be predicted better after volcanic eruptions

The widespread environmental footprint of indigo denim microfibers from blue jeans

High-fidelity record of Earth's climate history puts current changes in context

Volcanic ash may have a bigger impact on the climate than we thought

New Gold Mine Will Support Economic Recovery in Northern Ontario

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