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Solar panels have the power to make the aviation industry greener than it's ever been, but they can also impose challenges for pilots and air traffic control. Fortunately, University of Waterloo researchers are discovering ways to make this vital source of clean energy work for airports around the world.

When there's a fly hovering around your head, buzzing incessantly in your ear, deftly avoiding your aggravated swatting, that pesky little insect is all'you can think about until it's over.

Cutting-edge satellite technologies paired with Indigenous knowledge and historical data will support science and management of marine ecosystems, thanks to a new investment in the work of University of Victoria geography researcher Maycira Costa.

New research centre will transform understanding of damaging winds, hail and flash floods in Canada A global leader in wind engineering and climate resiliency for 60 years, Western University is changing the way Canadians think about the country's most dangerous and damaging weather events.

Western biology professor Robert Buchkowski has seen the warming planet directly upend his research, when hot and dry summer conditions have made warming experiments - studies to model how trees respond to climate change - too extreme for the plants to handle.

Climate change will cause heatwaves to impact river flows later into autumn and earlier in spring, amplifying the role extreme heat will play in shaping Canadian water resources, according to new SFU research.

Dental faculty is measuring the carbon emissions of every aspect of care, from dentists' latex gloves to patients' commutes In response to growing concerns about climate change, McGill researchers are

The University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is making strides in sustainable agriculture research, with a focus on the impact of rotational grazing (RG) on ecosystem services. This research is aligned with Canada's federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy, which endorses RG as a best management practice to enhance soil health and mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration.

Newly appointed geography professor Benjamin Gwinneth uses innovative geochemical methods, such as measuring fecal molecules, to understand how climate variability shaped ancient populations.

Ecologist and academic Jacques Brodeur makes a compelling case for using biological pest control as a main line of defence against invasive non-native species.

Over the past year, the Waterloo Climate Institute has collaborated closely with Southwestern Public Health (SWPH), which serves the regions of Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas, to identify critical climate-related health risks in the region.

Scholars join forces with the community to build solutions to Canada's second-leading cause of the disease When people think of lung cancer, they often associate it with tobacco smoking. However, the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada is radon, which poses a greater health risk in Canada than in many other parts of the world.

On Wed, Oct. 9, campus is open to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Most classes are in-person.

In a temperate montane forest southern Québec, all'is quiet. But if you dig a little deeper, you'll see the landscape has a story to tell.

Waterloo is a leader in sustainability research and education. Home to the largest Faculty of Environment in Canada, Waterloo has been a catalyst for environmental innovation, solutions and talent for 50 years.

The University of Waterloo is dedicated to solving complex global challenges through research excellence and deep industry and community partnerships.

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.