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A new study published in Nature finds large stocks of carbon in tundra soils might release four times more carbon due to climate warming – changing them from carbon sinks into a carbon source. A team of over 70 scientists, including Maria Strack in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, conducted the first-of-its-kind study.

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society annually presents the Massey Medal to honour those who have contributed to the exploration, development or description of Canada’s geography. This year's award recognized Dr. Ellsworth LeDrew, geographer, climatologist and remote sensing specialist. Dr. LeDrew has made major contributions to the understanding of the changing climate in the Arctic and has spearheaded an Arctic data management system that is available to both scientists and citizens.