Commentary | Jan 28, 2019
Now that cannabis legalization is sweeping North America, it is time for us to explore the impact of marijuana on our abundant supplies of fresh water. Vince Palace, our head research scientists, takes us through the existing science and explains what IISD-ELA is gearing up to discover this summer.
Commentary | Jan 10, 2019
In Canada, Western and Indigenous approaches to science are often considered incompatible. We explore how they can and should be working in tandem to further our understanding and protection of fresh water and the environment.
Commentary | Nov 29, 2018
Lauren Hayhurst has secured a rare hat-trick, having been a undergraduate student, graduate student and employee at the world’s freshwater laboratory. She shares her stories (and secrets) with us all.
Commentary | Oct 29, 2018
Accuracy. Precision. Consistency. These three words embody the key objectives of any analytical laboratory. Sonya Havens explains how IISD-ELA works to ensure those standards.
Commentary | Aug 14, 2018
Temperature is a key driver of water quality for lakes. But what does that mean? Hydrologist Hisham Osman explains all through a serious of short questions.
Commentary | Jul 20, 2018
If you have ever visited the world’s freshwater laboratory, you may have left a little puzzled by what we call our lakes. Ken Sandilands is here to clear up the IISD-ELA name game for you, once and for all.
Commentary | May 16, 2018
Ever been swimming and experienced a sudden drop in temperature in the water near your feet? We explain the science behind that phenomenon.
Commentary | Apr 30, 2018
If you’re a scientist who wants to get started on communicating your work to a broader audience, here are some helpful tips on how you can start reworking your research for a broader audience, and find the most effective avenues through which to reach them.
Commentary | Mar 21, 2018
This World Water Day, we take a look at Sustainable Development Goal 6 (“ensure access to water and sanitation for all”) and explain what it is meant to acheive, and why it matters.
Commentary | Mar 10, 2018
What is climate? It’s a more difficult question than you would think, especially when you have to explain it to an eleven-year old.
