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‘An everybody problem’: David Sinton on how U of T experts can help Canada — and the world — get to net-zero

By Geoffrey Vendeville|December 15, 2021

Canada has formally committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 — and since 78% of greenhouse gas emissions globally are related to energy, finding cleaner sources is a big

Spin-off company co-founded by U of T Engineering professor creates hydrogen without carbon dioxide emissions

By Lynsey Mellon|December 1, 2021

Novel approach to hydrogen production could help decarbonize energy consumption

U of T Engineering team earns US $250,000 in global XPRIZE Carbon Removal Student Award

By Tyler Irving|November 10, 2021

Seed funding will advance an electrochemical process that can capture CO2 directly from air

‘A global leader’: Professor David Sinton highlights U of T’s sustainability efforts at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

By Mariam Matti|November 9, 2021

Mechanical and industrial engineering professor outlines efforts to make U of T "climate positive," meaning the university will curb more emissions than it emits.

Large carbon footprint of new house construction mostly due to concrete basements

By Tyler Irving|September 29, 2021

Analysis of 40 homes in Toronto suggests zoning and construction strategies that could reduce the environmental impact of new builds

Renewed Canada Research Chairs will power research into green chemistry and environmental remediation

By Tyler Irving|June 15, 2021

Professors Elodie Passeport (CivMin, ChemE) and Ya-Huei (Cathy) Chin (ChemE) have both received renewed Canada Research Chairs

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