Research in the Faculty of Environment

Our research clusters tackle the toughest environmental challenges

Today, sustainability is a driver of modernization and profound changes are taking place in society. As the pace of technological change accelerates, environmental concerns reach crisis levels and demands for justice intensify, there is an imperative to focus our research on the world’s most pressing challenges.

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The research clusters

To learn more about our commitment to research, read our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.For additional information about research at the Faculty of Environment, contact Rob de Loë, Associate Dean of Research.

Research in the news

Aerial shot of Thwaites Glacier meeting seawater
  • Environment

Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn

Satellite data provides first evidence of ocean water intrusion beneath Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier 
  • Environment

A new study shows international students are not to blame for the housing crisis

Waterloo researchers debunk myths about international students and show that they are a vulnerable population impacted by Canada's housing crisis
  • Environment

Policy reform urged for seniors' air conditioning access

Waterloo researchers find that older adults who live in the southern U.S. experience heat symptoms much higher if access to air conditioning is too costly 
  • Environment

Designing a better nest to help endangered turtles

Study shows new design increases odds of turtle hatching sixfold
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