First papers published in two new "special series" underway in Atlantic Geoscience
The Special Series entitled “Geoscience in support of a net-zero in Atlantic Canada (and beyond)” is being handled by guest editors Jordan Eamer, Alexandre Normandeau, Michael Parsons, and Carla Skinner, together with journal editor Rob Fensome. The Special Series “In recognition of the geological career of Sandra M. Barr” is being handled by guest editors Deanne van Rooyen and Chris White, together with journal editor Dave West. Submissions to both special series can be made on the journal website under Submission by selecting the appropriate series.
The Net-Zero special series was initiated as a result of a special session and discussions during the Atlantic Geoscience Society Colloquium in Truro in February, 2023. The activity is spear-headed by an editorial team at GSC Atlantic, including Jordan Eamer, Alexandre Normandeau, Rob Fensome, Mike Parsons, and Carla Skinner. Their description of the initiative is as follows: The Government of Canada has committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Atlantic Canada will play a pivotal role in achieving this goal, with ambitious plans for renewable energy development, regional electrical distribution, and utilization of its carbon capture potential. These plans require an understanding of a wide range of geosciences, including surficial geology, basin analysis, geohazards, structural geology, geomorphology, and geotechnology. We invite submissions to a special series of Atlantic Geoscience to assemble and disseminate knowledge on the geoscience needed to achieve net-zero emissions in Atlantic Canada by 2050. Themes may include but are not limited to: Geothermal energy potential; Carbon capture and storage; Geological information needed to support offshore wind; Geohazard risks to renewable infrastructure; Geological prospecting for energy storage; New mapping products and techniques for sustainable development; Work to date and the path forward for tidal energy; Leveraging legacy techniques and knowledge to advance low-carbon goals.
The Special Series in recognition of the geological career of Sandra M. Barr welcomes papers on any topics within the broad scope of the journal and relevant in any way to the diverse career of Sandra M. Barr, Professor Emerita, Acadia University. The concept for this special series arose from a special session entitled “From Ocean Crust to Mountain Peaks: A Celebration of the Career of Sandra Barr” at the 50th Colloquium and Annual General Meeting of the Atlantic Geoscience Society in Moncton, New Brunswick (February 2-3, 2024) convened by Deanne van Rooyen and Chris White, and from a symposium on “Neoproterozoic and Paleozoic Geological Connections Among Northwest Africa, Europe, and Eastern North America – A Session Honoring the Career of Sandra M. Barr” at the Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section, annual meeting in Manchester, New Hampshire (March 17-19, 2024), convened by Yvette Kuiper, Margaret Thompson, Chris White, Saïd Belkacim, Faouziya Haissen, and Pilar Montero. Submissions are encouraged by December 31st, 2024.
