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The increasing cost of flood damage has seen property insurance become less affordable for many Canadians. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that if insurers and local governments pooled information on investment in flood-risk management, that data could result in more affordable insurance coverage and premiums.

The "Solving the crisis:" series explores the pressing challenges of our time, including climate change, biodiversity collapse, housing affordability and more.

New research suggests financial savings, more than environmental concern, can help drive a reduction in food waste Skyrocketing food costs are uniting Canadians, as families scrutinize their budgets and try to keep grocery bills in check.

Seiran Heshami extends her studies of transportation systems to bring a holistic approach to complex urban planning A Schulich School of Engineering researcher's interest in transportation systems has bloomed into a broader passion for creating smarter cities and communities.

A marine hydrogeologist from the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science has joined an expedition exploring the deep ocean off the west coast of British Columbia.

Science A Waterloo co-op student is using AI to assess the impact of land use on biodiversity with grasshopper song From working for a clean energy incubator in Uganda to analyzing sales data in Munic

Shabnam Rahbar is studying 10 major projects to explore ecological landscaping practices in Quebec. There's eco-construction, eco-ethics, eco-neighbourhoods: ecology seems to be top of mind for planning professionals and researchers.

A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant.

The "Solving the crisis:" series explores the pressing challenges of our time, including climate change, biodiversity collapse, housing affordability and more. Each article highlights how Waterloo, a hub of research, innovation and creative thinking, is uniquely positioned to address these issues. Through this series, we highlight the dedicated researchers who are tackling global crises and shaping a better future for all.

Fourth-year biology student Jennifer Le Tran is making the most of her summer, conducting hands-on research about the Philippines - in Liverpool, England.

Environment A new study shows international students are not to blame for the housing crisis. There have been ongoing accusations that international students are flooding university towns and taking up all the affordable housing.

Western professors Dr. Anna Gunz and Lesley Gittings connect the dots between climate change and our health In 2021, the World Health Organization declared climate change the greatest global health threat to humankind in the 21st century.

Vincent Mélançon is spending the summer at UdeM's biological research station in the Laurentians studying variations in the oxygen consumption of sunfish infected with flatworms.

Some of the leading solutions that tackle pressing challenges in our society started with an idea.

In 2021, Montreal's air quality was degraded by forest fires burning thousands of kilometres away, a study shows.

The "Solving the crisis:" series explores the pressing challenges of our time, including climate change, biodiversity collapse, housing affordability and more.

Vancouver struggles to implement green infrastructure at the rate of other major cities, according to a new Simon Fraser University study.

Ocean Networks Canada, a University of Victoria initiative, welcomes today's announcement of the new marine protected area (MPA) Tang.

New techniques and technologies needed to manage shifts in growing seasons, crop yields, weather and pests The planet is getting warmer and climate change - not surprisingly - impacts the way we feed the world.

Maddy Craig, Amitees Ghiasian, Daria Gerus, and Vivian Huang embraced new perspectives in their Communications for the Sciences course group project entitled, "Western Science vs.

Amid the construction of Waterloo's Longhouse Labs (LLabs) in 2023, a group of Haudenosaunee artists gathered in the space to plan and design "Bead the Tract" - a project that would create an artistic representation of the Haldimand Tract made of deer hide, velvet and glass beads.

Imagine the moon as a hub of manufacturing, construction and even human life. It's no longer a far-fetched idea baked in science fiction lore - increased interest and investment in space exploration are pushing efforts to develop the technologies needed to make the moon a viable home for humans.

Waterloo researchers to receive more than $3.4 million. The Government of Canada announced funding for several University of Waterloo faculty members through the New Frontiers Research Fund (NFRF).

A Simon Fraser University (SFU)-led group is helping hundreds of seniors and renters in B.C. mitigate the growing health dangers of wildfire smoke and air pollution through a simple DIY-project.

In January 2024, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) announced 2023 as the hottest year on record since 1850 .