In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air. (photo by Dongha Kim)

New ‘rock candy’ technique offers a simpler, less costly way to capture carbon directly from air

Industry Partners’ reception showcases new pathways for collaboration

Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

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The University of Toronto community gathered virtually for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, to remember the 14 women killed in the École Polytechnique massacre. (Image courtesy: University of Toronto)

‘Change the system’: U of T marks 32nd anniversary of École Polytechnique massacre

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Eman Shayeb (Year 1 EngSci) is one of only 30 recipients from across Canada to be named a 2021 Loran Scholar.

Artist, activist, engineering student: Meet Loran Scholar Eman Shayeb

December 3, 2021

(L-R) Andrew Gillis, CEO of Aurora Hydrogen, Professor Erin Bobicki, University of Alberta, and Professor Murray Thomson (MIE), University of Toronto. The three have developed a new method for generating emissions-free hydrogen, and are seeing interest in their technology from the energy sector. (Photo courtesy: Murray Thomson)

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

December 1, 2021

$U of T's Élyse Caron-Beaudoin and Marianne Hatzopoulou (CivMin) are working together to shed light on how fracking impacts air quality for B.C. communities and residents' exposure to contaminants. (Photo: Johnny Guatto)$

Researchers investigate health effects of fracking in B.C.’s Northeast

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