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DalSolutions: How 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal

DalSolutions: How 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ researchers are helping to answer one of climate action’s most urgent questions: whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at meaningful scale. Their work is positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon dioxide removal while supporting the growth of a new climate-technology sector for the province.

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Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.

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Stephen Abbott
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Jeff Karabanow, a Dal researcher, discovered a homelessness disaster unfolding during the pandemic. Now he and colleagues are sharing it as a cautionary tale for future crises.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, February 3, 2022
With the gates holding federal research dollars now open thanks to matching funds from Research Nova Scotia, a swell of government support is flowing to research focused on ocean science, clean tech, cancer prevention, climate change, and more.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Winners of the 2022 Belong Research Fellowships include researchers from the Faculties of Computer Science, Management, Law, and Health.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ made history when it became the first university in Canada to create a dedicated academic position devoted to Black Canadian Studies. Now, a quarter century later, current chair holder OmiSoore Dryden takes stock of the position's influence with a series of events kicking off this week.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Consumption of single-use plastics has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. School for Resource and Environmental Studies expert Tony Walker sheds light on the accompanying rise in plastic pollution and why we need new approaches to tackle the problem.