The University of Waterloo was recently identified as being in the top three per cent of sustainable institutions globally by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability rankings. Placing 60th out of 1700 participating campuses is an incredible achievement for […]
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; […]
Everyday, approximately five billion people worldwide with internet access log onto various platforms — social media, education, or work related sites — on laptops, desktops, or handheld devices. At UW, over 40,000 staff, […]
UW is known for many things: an abundance of geese, the loveable mascot King Warrior, and indoor study spaces scattered across the campus. What about our outdoor spaces? Both on campus and in the surrounding Waterloo area, you […]
Canadians throw away over three million tonnes of plastic waste every year, yet only nine per cent of that waste is recycled. Wait… what? Only nine per cent of recycling gets recycled? What happens to the rest of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
