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This webinar features two scientists who research the endocrine-disrupting effects of microplastics. Imari Walker, a PhD candidate (anticipated thesis defense 11/2021) at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, will discuss her research on how EDCs are released from plastic debris into seabird and fish gastric fluid, and the estrogenic effects of these chemicals. She uses various tools including non-targeted analysis, suspect screening, and in vivo assays to quantify and predict the risk of these chemicals and determine causal contaminants promoting the estrogenic effects. The title of her talk is, “Characterization of endocrine-disrupting chemicals released into simulated gastric fluid utilizing non-targeted analysis coupled with in vitro bioassays.”

On December 8, 2021, the Food Forum will hold a meeting to review the state of the science and research gaps related to plastics and microplastics in food and water. Invited speakers will look at methods of detection and identification of microplastics in food and water, evaluating human health risks, and the policy and regulatory implications.

Following the October release of the report ‘A Comparative Assessment of Standards and Certification Schemes for Verifying Recycled Content in Plastic Products’ Circular Innovation Council is pleased to facilitate a webinar to offer further learnings from the report findings with interested stakeholders from across the plastics value chain.

Background: Canada has 19 operational nuclear power reactors, one in New Brunswick at Point Lepreau on the Bay of Fundy and 18 in Ontario on two of the Great Lakes: Ontario and Huron. All nuclear power reactors require uranium, a heavy metal, or plutonium, a uranium derivative, as fuel. The Government of New Brunswick and the federal government are supporting the development of new nuclear reactors for Point Lepreau. These proposed reactors will also require uranium or plutonium as fuel.

Maps are powerful communication tools. Environmental and conservation organizations often use them to visualize both natural and artificial features, including property boundaries, topography, stewardship projects, hydrological boundaries, indicators of environmental change, capital assets, and hazardous areas. Recent advances in web-based cartography have allowed organizations to share information with the public and stakeholders in new and exciting ways.

Joignez-vous à nous pour un webinaire présentant le chapitre consacré aux provinces de l'Atlantique du Rapport sur les perspectives régionales. Produit par Ressources naturelles Canada, le rapport fait partie de la série Le Canada dans un climat en changement : faire progresser nos connaissances pour agir. Il s’agit d’une évaluation à l’échelle du pays expliquant comment et pourquoi le climat du Canada change; les impacts de ces changements sur nos collectivités, notre environnement et notre économie; et la façon dont nous nous adaptons.

At this virtual lunch and learn you’ll hear how salt marshes can help reduce flood risk and storm impacts. Dr. Van Proosdij will also share some of her local research.

Dr. Guillaume Fortin, professeur de géographie et directeur du programme de la  maîtrise en études de l'environnement
de l'Université de Moncton, présentera un bref survol sur les changements climatiques au Nouveau- Brunswick.

Project Coordinator, Natalie Desta will be presenting on the Nashwaak Watershed Association's (NWAI) community-based approach to leave room for the river and restore and conserve native floodplain forested wetlands in Fredericton, New Brunswick.