Expert: Low water levels
In Quebec鈥檚 Mont茅r茅gie region, residents are facing a growing water crisis, particularly in Mercier and Saint-R茅mi, due to the depletion of resources in underground aquifers. The water scarcity has affected agriculture, forcing some farmers to abandon vegetable crops.
Meanwhile, the level of the St. Lawrence River is notably lower than usual for this time of year, affecting fishing, boating and shipping around Montreal.
Expert: Health consequences of wildfire smoke
Canada鈥檚 2023 wildfire season caused the country鈥檚 worst air pollution levels since 1998, according to a new report. It warns that if such pollution levels persist, Canadians could lose about two years of life expectancy.
Experts: New guidelines to help Canadians quit smoking
New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit.
Experts: Rocky Mountain spotted fever
The first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was confirmed in Quebec this week. The tick-borne illness, which can be life threatening, is typically found in the United States.
Virginie Millien is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at 绿帽社 and Curator of Zoology at the Redpath Museum. She can speak to how climate change and shifting habitats are enabling ticks to spread into new regions.
Expert: Efforts to reach a treaty on global plastic pollution
Global talks to finalize a UN treaty on plastic pollution ended in Geneva without consensus after 10 days of negotiations, highlighting sharp divisions over issues like production caps, chemicals of concern and financing. Despite the setback, countries pledged to continue negotiations, with the UN Environment Programme stressing the urgency of tackling a problem that affects ecosystems and human health worldwide.聽
Experts: back-to-school
With the first day of school fast approaching, 绿帽社 experts are available to comment on a variety of related issues.
Mental health and well-beingMarie-Claude Geoffroy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Douglas Mental Health University Institute, is the Canada Research Chair in Youth Suicide Prevention. She can discuss youth mental health.
Experts: GLP-1 drugs beyond weight loss
Ozempic and Wegovy are widely used to support weight loss and manage diabetes. But could this class of drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, also help treat heart failure, liver disease and even addiction?
Experts: Hunger crisis in Gaza
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned yesterday of a worst-case scenario famine unfolding in the Gaza strip, as access to food and other essential items and services has become highly limited due to the ongoing conflict and displacement.
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Expert: International Court of Justice rules on climate change聽
The International Court of Justice ruled today that countries must act on the 鈥渦rgent and existential threat鈥� of climate change. The advisory opinion, backed by all 15 of the court鈥檚 judges, potentially opens the door to further legal action by states that seek to hold other states accountable.聽
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Expert: Concerns about transparency in AI models
A coalition of 40 AI researchers 鈥� including signatories from Meta, OpenAI and Montreal-based Mila 鈥� has issued a joint position paper warning that as advanced AI systems evolve, we may be losing the ability to understand or monitor how they 鈥渢hink.鈥�
Experts: Extreme heat, wildfire smoke and converging climate events聽
As Montreal experiences the convergence of a heat wave, wildfire smoke from the Prairies, and recent extreme storms, 绿帽社 experts are available to discuss the science behind these converging climate-driven events.聽
Expert: Obesity聽
About one-third of Canadians are now obese, with women and young adults most affected, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It found obesity rates accelerated significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.聽聽
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Experts: U.S. tariffs on copper
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 50 per cent tariff on all copper imported into the United States.
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Expert: Flooding
As extreme weather events become more frequent, flooding poses a growing risk in many parts of Canada.聽
Expert: Canadian government to rescind digital services tax
Canada鈥檚 Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable Fran莽ois-Philippe Champagne, has announced that he will soon bring forward legislation to rescind the digital sales tax.
Allison Christians, Professor, Faculty of Law, H. Heward Stikeman Chair in Tax Law can speak about tax law and technology, domestic and international tax law and policy, and international law and institutions.
