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Andrew Watson is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in Environmental History, Energy History, and Canadian History. He teaches undergraduate courses focusing on Canadian Environmental History, Energy History, and Climate Change, and supervises graduate students in these areas as well. His research encompasses historical GIS, agroecosystems, and the impact of energy on Canadian landscapes, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. Watson's notable work includes the book 'Making Muskoka: Tourism, Rural Identity, Sustainability, 1870-1920', which won the 2024 prize from the Canadian Environmental History Network. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to explore how energy shapes agroecosystems and urban environments, with ongoing projects investigating urban metabolism in Toronto and the history of coal in Canada. His comprehensive approach combines the study of climate change, environmental history, and sustainability, providing a critical understanding of historical dynamics influencing modern Canada.
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