The final paper from my PhD research is published!
Using a national, randomized cross-sectional survey, we found that hundreds of thousands of young people in Canada are experiencing clinically relevant levels of climate change anxiety (3.51% of youth).
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Very excited about how far the UAlberta Climate Change + Health Hub has come in just two years.
If youβre curious about what weβve been building together, check out the short video below π and stay connected as we keep growing whatβs possible together.
The Climate Change and Health Hub at the University of Alberta is uniting people and networks to build health resilience in a changing world.
Connect to the Hub for opportunities in research, education, and advocacy at uab.ca/ClimateHealth. π‘
#UAlberta #ClimateHealth #Research #GetConnected
There is still time to register for the event this week!
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Iβm looking forward to this online, free event!
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An important post about the climate science-policy interface:
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A critical topic for IPCC AR7: meaningfully and ethically engaging with Indigenous Knowledges.
Check out the session belowβ¦
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π’ Join LIVE at #COP30!
14 Nov | 15:30-17:00 (UTC-3)
Featuring IPCC Vice-Chair Diana Γrge-Vorsatz and IPCC WGII Vice-Chair Sherilee Harper, this session explores how Indigenous Knowledge and scientific knowledge can work together in climate assessments.
π΄ Live stream
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Help us strengthen Indigenous content in the upcoming IPCC @ipcc.bsky.social Cities Special Report!
Join this webinar to learn more about how to be an expert reviewer.
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π¨New article! Honouring climate grief can improve wellbeing and reveal values that motivate climate action!
With @stephanieannolsen.bsky.social, @ashleecunsolo.bsky.social y.social, & @sherilee.bsky.social, and Jodi Lammiman of Refugia Retreats β¬
Read: doi.org/10.5751/ES-1...
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Experts-- join @wellcometrust.bsky.social and @sherilee.bsky.social for a webinar on the 15th of October, 2025 to learn more about becoming a reviewer for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities First Order Draft (FOD)!
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Edmonton this Friday!
A panel discussion on climate emotions (with @ashleecunsolo.bsky.social, @stephanieannolsen.bsky.social & me) followed by a film screening.
Come for the discussion, stay for the screening, and join us in reflecting on how emotions can shape action on climate change.
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Did you know that most young people in Canada feel negative climate emotions?
In our new cross-sectional national study, we found 95% of young people feel worry and 88% feel some hopelessness. These results show why climate action & climate-emotion support are so critical.
Check it out below
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π’ Climate-health researchers & funders: this paper is for you!
This article highlights urgent gaps + opportunities for research & funding at the climate-health modelling interface.
Honoured to be a small part of this all-star team, led by @krisebi.bsky.social π
Check out the article below
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Our new study shows that grieving climate losses together isnβt just about sorrowβit can also help build the collective strength we need for change.
This is one of my favourite papers. Check it out
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Amazing starter pack! A great way to kick-off and follow IPCC AR7!
Join our team!
Paid climate-health internships available!
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Aims of the workshops Specific aims of Workshop 1 on engaging wider knowledge systems are: to address how Indigenous Knowledge systems could be accessed and assessed by the IPCC, in particular considering effective and equitable engagement of Indigenous Knowledge holders and building on experience built up in other fora as appropriate; to address how Iocal knowledge could be assessed by the IPCC, building on experience built up in other fora as appropriate; to make recommendations for funding agencies as to how to support the engagement of knowledge holders in the IPCC programme of work. The specific aims of Workshop 2 on methods of assessment are: to make recommendations as to how systematic review methods could be applied within and outside IPCC assessments and how they could contribute to strengthening established assessment practices including uncertainty assessments; to make recommendations to the IPCC, the Bureau and authors as to how new and extended methods of assessment such as artificial intelligence might be built into the IPCC programme of work; to address how ex-post evaluation evidence could be assessed by the IPCC, building on experience built up in other fora as appropriate; to identify precautionary measures or limitations that might be necessary to ensure adherence to IPCCβs principles and procedures for the preparation of reports; and to make recommendations for scientific communities as to how new and extended methods could be used to develop literature which can more easily be assessed by the IPCC. The goal across both workshops is to make recommendations as to how new and extended methods of assessment could be applied to different types of knowledge systems (such as scientific, Indigenous, local, practitioner).
Attention US scientists: The @ipcc.bsky.social has issued a call for expert nominations for upcoming workshops on Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems and Methods of Assessment. If you wish to apply via the US Academic Alliance for the IPCC, do it here, before July 11: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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With wildfires filling our news feeds in Canada right now, this is a timely event!
Check out the upcoming session on wildfires and human health
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Feeling anxious about climate change? Eco-grief?
We found that climate cafes help youth process climate emotions and build resilience.
Check out our paper below!
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Let's put our heads together!
The Climate Change + Health Hub connects experts from across fields to tackle the grand challenge of climate change and its impacts on human health. Follow to stay in the loop about projects in and around Alberta in climate change and health. #climate #health #research
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The health impacts of extreme heatwaves can be devastating, and include both physical and mental health impacts.
Climates changes health.
IPCC is calling for authors for its Seventh Assessment Report!
π£ #IndigenousPeoples! Join the webinars on 7-8 April to learn about how Indigenous experts can help shape the IPCC report.
Register now
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7 April | 12 PM UTC
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8 April | 8 PM UTC
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Important IPCC session on Monday and Tuesday! Details and registration belowβ¦.
Important IPCC Session!
It will be critical for IPCC AR7 to meaningfully and ethically engage with Indigenous Knowledges.
Join our session co-hosted by @ipcc.bsky.social, Inuit Circumpolar Council, and Assembly of First Nations.
Registration links in thread below...
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πCanadaβs climate research community: the IPCC call for AR7 authors is open! π
Diverse disciplines are needed!
Join our info session to learn how to apply to be an author!
ποΈEnglish: March 24: 13-14:30 EST
ποΈFrench: March 25: 13-14:30 EST
Registration links below...
Guess what - our Science Moms climate ad made this top ten best (upcoming) Super Bowl ads list! The only nonprofit ad on the list!
Warning: do not watch without a tissue
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