Bethany Helaine Poltl

Another day of sun: Above-average November temperatures tell us about climate change

November has been historically warm in southern Ontario, with above-seasonal temperatures reaching into the twenties. These temperatures have raised student concerns on campus. 

“For me, November always means the beginning of the best time of the year; […]

2024-12-02T15:45:16-05:00December 4, 2024|Science & Tech|

Is UW campus prepared for climate change? – Flooding, heavy precipitation and heat events in Waterloo region

In the next five to ten years, the Waterloo Region will experience increased warming and extreme heat events, heavy precipitation with risk of flooding, and be affected by wildfire smoke travelling thousands of kilometres across the country. What […]

2024-08-14T11:05:13-04:00June 18, 2024|Science & Tech|

Is UW campus prepared for climate change? – A look at evolving sustainability literacy

The University of Waterloo has a reputation as a leader in education on the global stage. So how does the university integrate sustainability literacy into education across all faculties? 

Sustainability, and more broadly, sustainable development, is defined […]

2024-08-14T11:05:47-04:00May 10, 2024|Science & Tech|

What does water mean to you? – Celebrating World Water Day with Autumn Peltier

Access to clean water is a human right – yet globally 2.2 billion people live without safe drinking water, as per United Nations (UN) reports. In Canada, access to clean drinking water is an ongoing challenge that largely […]

2024-08-14T11:07:07-04:00April 11, 2024|Science & Tech|

Is UW campus prepared for climate change? – A residence infrastructure case study

Throughout the entire year, the only consistency is the inconsistent daily temperature. This winter has been green and mild on some days and a flurry of snow with snow storm warnings on others. What’s causing this uncertainty? Climate […]

2024-08-14T11:10:00-04:00March 13, 2024|Science & Tech|

ENVigorate celebrates 10 years of building community

The ENVigorate Environment Festival, an annual festival hosted by the faculty of environment, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year. The three-day event, held from March 19 to March 21, features three days of workshops, student showcases, a […]

2024-08-14T11:08:15-04:00March 13, 2024|Science & Tech|
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