Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability

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a problem-focused and curiosity-driven interdisciplinary research institute and graduate program, with interest and expertise in a wide range of topics under the realm of environment and sustainability.

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Perceptions, Culture, Values & Behaviour

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Despite good intentions, 5G might widen the gap between farmers

Posted on November 12, 2020 by nivretta thatra

ZME Science highlighted a study led by Zia Mehrabi, a research associate at IRES/SPPGA. The study shows a widening gap between small-scale farmers and those who are more technologically advanced.

Ottawa’s climate-change policies fail to protect First Nations against food scarcity: study

Posted on by nivretta thatra

“No matter what we do by 2030,” said IRES’s Kai Chain, “it’s going to get a lot worse for those northern communities, just by virtue of the inertia already in the system.” He called on the federal government to immediately redouble its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.