(Submitted by Sam Gene and María José Gómez-Quijano) Every summer, Sam Gene and María José Gómez-Quijano move from their student digs at Queen’s University to a remote site north of Kingston, Ont. There, they spend months untangling the effects of invasive species or environmental pollution or climate change — sometimes all of the above — on… Learn More
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Cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart and blood vessels, has claimed the lives of many Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada for all age groups. Unfortunately, certain underserved and isolated populations are at a higher risk as they face significant barriers to cardiovascular… Learn More
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The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) recognizes the federal government’s commitment to targeted policies in support of advancing a low-carbon economy following the release of the 2023 federal budget. The budget earmarks over $20 billion in support of carbon-reducing technologies. Specifically, CIAC welcomes the government’s continued commitment to investment tax credits for clean hydrogen,… Learn More
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Some of the dozens of measures introduced since the Lac Mégantic, Que., tragedy a decade ago include stringent tank car requirements, speed restrictions, key route risk assessments, stronger liability and compensation rules, and increased awareness. There is no avoiding the fact that rail safety has been top of mind for Canadians recently. For Canada’s chemistry… Learn More
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Although Saturday, April 22nd, [marked] Earth Day, climate change has become a pressing global issue. Some of its effects include air pollution, droughts, and heat waves, thus placing many lives at risk. The biggest challenge is finding a solution to balance the environment and the economy, as many global economies depend on fossil fuels. According… Learn More
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Dr. Bob Lemieux, Dean of Science and Professor of Chemistry at Waterloo, has written a three-part series to demonstrate why conducting basic research is critical to our ongoing quest to innovate. The first article was published [January 19th] on LinkedIn. Basic research aims to expand various fields of knowledge and improve our understanding of natural and physical phenomena… Learn More
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Low level air pollution is deadlier than current models suggest according to new Canadian research that is improving our understanding of how fine particulate matter affects human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 4.2 million people die every year from long-term exposure to fine particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5). But McGill… Learn More
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