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Indigenous Scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture

Dr. Max Liboiron, Professor in the Department of Geography at Memorial University
is interviewed about the fallout from recent American policies and their impact on Indigenous academics.

The Verge.

 

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Plastics in ringed seals in Groswater Bay

Graduate student Bridget Kakooza, Department of Geography, Memorial University,
discusses their research on plastics found in seal populations near Rigolet and Groswater Bay.

CBC

 

 

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The Signal | Everything you need to know about mining in N.L.

On May 8th CBC News NL and The Signal

Present Guests:

Amanda McCallum, executive director Mining Industry N.L.; Dr. Arn Keeling, Department of Geography, Memorial University; Steve Piercy geologist and MUN research professor; Derek Wilton, CNA faculty researcher; James Powell, mining executive; and Graham Letto, general manager, stakeholder relations Tacora Resources.

Industry experts cover the current state of the industry, talking about mining and critical minerals, and prospects for the future and challenges.

CBC

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On April 22, the Earth Day, Dr. Joel Finnis, Department of Geography, MUN
uses it to reflect on the current health of the planet and think about its future.

Listen to discusion about climate change concerns and energy issues 

CBC

 

 

Dr. Carissa BrownDepartment of Geography, MUN provides expertise about the relationship between the boreal forest and the climate.

CBC (audio clip 1).

CBC (audio clip 2).

 

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