Thursday, May 8, 2025
Researchers warn of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires
The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggests the impact was unprecedented. It found that…
McMaster University
Smart Buildings: The smart choice for sustainability in Canadian construction
By Ali Dika The sustainability benefits of smart homes are well publicized and those of us who have digital power outlets, smart thermostats and automatic…
Funds to help three Ontario universities decarbonize
Through the Decarbonization Incentive Program, the Government of Canada returns a portion of the proceeds collected from the federal pollution price on large industrial emitters…
Canadian Universities Form Coalition to Reduce Climate Risks in Investment Portfolios
A coalition of Canadian university endowments and pension plans is launching a new initiative through SHARE, a non-profit investor advocacy organization, to engage investee corporations on…
McMaster University Signs on to UN Principles for Responsible Investments
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario is taking steps toward strengthening its commitment to climate change action, with transparent measurement, carbon reduction goals, and reporting. McMaster…
Canadian Universities Sign Charter to Tackle Climate Change
The University of Toronto and more than a dozen Canadian universities have signed a landmark charter that aims to tackle climate change through a commitment…