Posts Tagged: sustainability

Three new Canada Research Chairs for U of T Engineering

Next time you see a robot helping the elderly, a fuel cell powering a remote town or microbes cleaning contaminated water, you may be witnessing the innovative research of U of T Engineering’s newest Canada Research Chairs in action. Last…

U of T Cities podcast episode three: sustainable cities

With the election just a week away, voter decisions are coming down to the wire: when it comes time to actually cast their ballot, will the choice they make help build a better Toronto? The latest in U of T News’ mini-series…

What Nature can teach humans about energy: Q&A with Ted Sargent

Two thousand metres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, tiny bacteria survive in near-darkness by harvesting the dim light released from hydrothermal vents. As humans increasingly look to the sun as a renewable energy source, what better model than…

Protecting our water: Q & A with CivE professor Jennifer Drake

The University of Toronto is home to many experts who study how cities can be improved. One aspect of cities that may be taken for granted is one of the most important: water supply. At U of T, water conservation…

Engineering energy-efficient lighting

Doing more with less is the future of lighting. As smart novel lighting technologies use less energy to shine brighter, it’s also a trend that flipping the switch in homes and businesses around the world. It’s known as smart sustainable…
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