Posts Tagged: sustainability
Demand for air travel is projected to rise roughly 5%, a figure that could mean disastrous results for the environment. Professor David Zingg, Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), is doing his part to make…
In a paper published in Nature Photonics, U of T Engineering researchers report a new solar cell that may pave the way to inexpensive coatings that efficiently convert the sun’s rays to electricity. The U of T Engineers, led by…
On May 16, the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) brought synergy to sustainable energy by uniting members of industry and academe to discuss current sustainable energy practices at its first Energy Showcase. The multidisciplinary Centre – which is hosted in…
Winners of the newly revamped Connaught New Researcher Awards, fostering excellence in research and innovation by assistant professors, include five researchers from the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. They are: Professor Jason Anderson (ECE, MASc 9T7, PhD 0T5) – A…
Canadians say they appreciate the vast amount of fresh water that exists in this country, but are quite willing to waste much of it by unnecessarily disposing of things through toilets, according to results of a new study. A survey —…
The technology boom and a looming shortage of trained workers in the next five to ten years have set the stage for an aggressive electricity sector renewal project. “Our success will very much be determined by our efforts to ensure…
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