McGill Professor Niladri Basu spoke to the New York Times about the implications of new research out of Denmark that suggests levels of mercury in Arctic wildlife could continue to rise significantly even as countries curb their emissions. nytimes.com/2025/06/13/cli…

Faced with surging cocoa prices, Mac alumna and Remix Snacks cofounder Isabelle Lam, BSc(NutrSc)’19, spoke to the Globe and Mail about the importance of innovation and sticking to her core mission: promoting nutrition and reducing food waste. theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Know a Mac alum who's making a difference, inspiring their community, advocating for a better world, or leading change? If that sounds like you or someone you know, don't wait—take a few minutes to submit a nomination for our Distinguished Alumni Awards! mcgill.ca/macdonald/chan…

A surprising number of hummingbirds are falling ill, and experts say your feeder may be to blame. Ornithologist and McGill Professor Emeritus David Bird spoke to CBC News about how to keep our feathered friends safe. 🌺 cbc.ca/player/play/au…

Wonderful presentation by Ms Purinima Kandpal on Pre Harvest Sorouting at CSA-CSHS meeting in Kelowna! NSERC / CRSNG WGRF Alberta Grains Sask Wheat

When this Macdonald Campus graduate's hands entered a beehive for the first time, she was hooked. 🐝🍯 Read all about how 72-year-old Julia Common's unique vocation and lifestyle influence her diet and grocery shopping in a recent Globe & Mail article. mcgill.ca/macdonald/chan…

Congratulations to Plant Science students Fanfan Li and Lee-Marie Raytek, who received awards for their research presentations at two recent conferences! 🌟 mcgill.ca/macdonald/chan…

From lab benches to local watersheds, McGillians are investigating some of today's most pressing water challenges. Read all about the exciting new McGill Brace Water Centre-funded projects that Agricultural & Environmental Sciences researchers are working on! 💧🔬 mcgill.ca/macdonald/chan…

As doctors raise the alarm about rising cadmium exposure in France, should Quebecers worry too? In La Presse, experts including agronomist and McGill lecturer Mathieu Leduc explained why Canadians shouldn't panic. mcgill.ca/macdonald/chan…

Good luck to McGill Mac grad Stéphanie Naud, FMT’14, BSc(AgEnvSc)’17, who is representing Canada at the World Timber Sports Championships in Wisconsin this week! mcgill.ca/macdonald/chan…

Farmers in Tanzania were more likely to adopt climate-friendly techniques when given the chance to exchange ideas with their peers, finds a new study co-authored by McGill Prof. Aurélie Harou. mcgill.ca/newsroom/chann…

In Ontario, a fully automated greenhouse allows lettuce to be grown & harvested with virtually no human intervention. CBC News took a tour and interviewed experts, including McGill agronomist and economist Pascal Theriault, about this emerging technology. youtube.com/watch?v=2NJZGZ…

Congratulations to Natural Resource Sciences postdoc Anaïs Médieu, who received a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for her project on the effects of climate change and plastic contamination on Arctic seabirds!  mcgill.ca/macdonald/chan…

Ph.D. Candidate Anjaly Paul is working to unlock the potential of agricultural waste by converting it to biogas and more: “What if we could use these leftovers to power a greenhouse, fuel a tractor, or even replace synthetic fertilizers with organic ones?” manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/n…

Farmers who exchanged text messages with peers were significantly more likely to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the power of peer learning in digital formats McGill Macdonald Campus 🧑‍🌾📱 mcgill.ca/newsroom/chann…

Ph.D. candidate Alexandra Langwieder and the Northern Wildlife Knowledges Lab are uniting Cree Knowledge Holders, scientists, governments, and Indigenous leadership to study polar bears—and the changing Arctic landscape—through a unique lens. reporter.mcgill.ca/bridging-world…

McGill University researchers have successfully modified oat DNA using genome editing technology — a world first, paving the way for crops better adapted to the Canadian climate. Jaswinder Singh montreal.citynews.ca/2025/07/15/gen…

“It has basically colonized the entire planet, the microplastics, and it has turned all of us into sacrifice zones.” —PhD candidate Lynn Jacobs in a recent article exploring impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous communities near industrial facilities. mcgill.ca/nrs/channels/n…

“In this case, there was a willingness to change to try something new. And I think in many cases consumers were quite impressed by what they discovered.” —McGill agronomist & economist Pascal Theriault ctvnews.ca/montreal/artic…

Some residents in Montreal’s Mercier-Est neighbourhood raised concerns after CN Railway sprayed glyphosate near their homes this week. McGill Faculty Lecturer David Wees told CTV that this weedkiller is cheap and effective, but not risk-free. ctvnews.ca/montreal/artic…