Success of NOHEIC’s first event!
The National observatory on health and environmental impacts of contaminants (NOHEIC) marked an important milestone with the organization of its very first public event in Rouyn-Noranda: a scientific conference and a science café led by David Widory, professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at UQAM.
A successful scientific conference
On Monday, January 27, the UQAT campus in Rouyn-Noranda hosted a conference on the contribution of isotopes to understanding atmospheric pollution phenomena. Broadcast online, it allowed participants to explore how isotopic analysis helps identify pollution sources and better understand their dispersion, with concrete examples from the region and other parts of the world.
A science café that sparked public interest
On Tuesday, January 28, a science café was held at bar-librairie Livresse, bringing together a diverse audience in a friendly atmosphere. The discussion, focused on the question Can isotopes help us better understand how air pollution works?, led to enriching exchanges between the researcher and the public.
A promising launch for NOHEIC
This first event organized by NOHEIC was a great success, reflecting strong interest in issues related to contaminants and environmental health. It marks the beginning of a series of activities aimed at promoting knowledge dissemination and dialogue between the scientific community and the public.
NOHEIC thanks David Widory and all those who contributed to the success of this event. More gatherings will follow soon—stay informed!
Selected publications by Mr. Widory related to smelter emissions:
Widory, D., Vautour, G., & Poirier, A. (2018). Atmospheric dispersion of trace metals between two smelters: An approach coupling lead, strontium and osmium isotopes from bioindicators. Ecological Indicators, 84, 497-506.
Arteau, J., Boucher, É., Poirier, A., & Widory, D. (2020). Historical smelting activities in Eastern Canada revealed by Pb concentrations and isotope ratios in tree rings of long-lived white cedars (Thuja occidentalis L.). Science of the Total Environment, 740, 139992.