As cities around the world struggle to expand their public-transit systems to accommodate their growing population, one city is uniquely rising to the challenge proving that profit, sustainability and good urban planning go hand-in-hand.
For many Environment students, that little push from a mentor is a game changer. It transforms uncertainty into confidence and aspirations into reality.
Earth Day is recognized annually on April 22. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, invites everyone to unite behind renewable energy, to triple clean electricity by 2030. As people around the world celebrate the planet today and recommit to climate action, we pause to reflect on the ways the University of Waterloo is making advancements to improve energy literacy and conservation on campus.
Glen Anthony Schnarr (BES ’74), a graduate of the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo, left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew him.
In a classroom that feels more like a brainstorming lab than a lecture hall, students at the University of Waterloo are diving into the complexities of local economic systems—agriculture, waste management, housing, and small business development— to find real-world interventions that can make a difference in our local community. But they aren’t doing it alone.
Balancing rigorous academics with the demands of varsity athletics is no small feat, but Aidan Iapicco
International Women’s Day represents more than a day of celebration
Choosing a real Christmas tree is a cherished tradition in many families and a proven environmentally friendly choice. But like all agriculture sectors, Canadian Christmas tree farmers are facing the impacts of climate change on their growing operations.
Pests plague both the trees and farmers who work the land. Rising temperatures affect summer labour conditions, extreme storm events have triggered crop losses, and reduced snowfall in winter impacts families' experiences when selecting and bringing home their trees during the holiday season.
Tucked between Waterloo and Hamilton, Maple Ridge Acres is home to a herd of alpacas plus owner and farmer Frances Stewart. After years of caring for her animals, Stewart has teamed up with researchers in the Faculty of Environment to unlock surprising new possibilities for alpaca waste.
By 2040, 2 billion people living in cities are likely to be exposed to the impacts of climate change. It’s a reality that