UQAR professors launch scientific collective to prioritize environmental science in decision-making
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Mathilde Jutras, Isabelle Arseneau
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Two professors from the Université du Québec à Rimouski announce the creation of a collective of scientists dedicated to putting science at the service of the environment. In their latest brief, the Collective argues that all major projects should undergo rigorous evaluation of their cumulative impacts on ecosystems and populations. The initiative aims to ensure environmental concerns remain a priority in decision-making processes.
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· 2 pulledDans leur plus récent mémoire, le Collectif soutient que tous les projets d'envergure devraient être évalués par un processus rigoureux quant à leurs impacts cumulatifs sur les écosystèmes et les populations.
Les deux professeures de l'Université du Québec à Rimouski annoncent la création d'un collectif de scientifiques qui s'assureront de mettre la science au service de l'environnement.
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