Most of that know-how was developed by Laurentian University researchers — expertise that will be lost as the university restructures, critics warn. Laurentian is cutting environmental science, environmental studies, ecology and restoration biology programs - among many others - as part of a process to balance its books. ... the environmental story of Sudbury is part of the soul of Laurentian. The emphasis on ecology and environmental research and teaching set Laurentian apart. From plants to animals - and even the non-living world - the programs developed scientists, and nurtured graduate-level researchers who explored important topics.

Source: thestar May 01, 2021 09:22 UTC