Tag: University of Waterloo
Canada’s e-waste more than triples in past 20 years
A new study from researchers at the University of Waterloo reveals that the amount of electronic waste (e-waste) in Canada has more than tripled...
New CSA Group report on Canada’s costliest climate impact – flooding
Developers and contractors across the country are increasingly aware of the critical need to design dwellings to address climate change and limit flood risk....
Report on Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building
Office buildings are typically not energy efficient, and globally they contribute to nearly a third of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from construction to end...
Call to action for revamping financial accounting to recognize value of...
As Canada prepares to unveil its National Adaptation Strategy at COP27 and to host the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, nature is still assigned...
Canada’s Clean50 announced: lifetime achievements, emerging leaders and innovative projects
The Clean50 award recognizes leaders from across Canada who have done the most to advance climate action and develop climate solutions. The lists acknowledge...
Waterloo leads interdisciplinary team investigating PFAS
The University of Waterloo is leading an interdisciplinary team to identify and treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – better known as forever chemicals...
Nature-based Healing: A little environmentally responsible conservation can go a long...
Decisions made today at every level of government and civil society will determine the future of summer holidays and day trips to local lakes...
Research grants to support energy transition pathways announced
The Transition Accelerator has announced the recipients of its second Transition Pathways research grant. Launched in April 2021 to develop transformational pathways to reach...
Report indicates Canada fell in the SDGs progress rankings
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) released its report ranking every country on its action toward urgent economic, social, and environmental challenges facing our planet —...
CEC marks milestone towards environmental cooperation in North America
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Environment of the University of Waterloo to formalize...
