Waterloo Climate Institute

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Official UWaterloo Climate Institute bluesky account. We facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and research focused on climate change. Our goal is to accelerate the transition to a just, equitable, inclusive, low-carbon future.

Waterloo is using upgraded solar panels on EV3 to study how technology and behavior shape energy use. This Earth Day, we’re highlighting how campus infrastructure supports research, literacy, and sustainability. Read More: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...

Solar Energy in Action: Research and Impact at Waterloo | Waterloo Climate Institute | University of Waterloo

For Earth Day, the University of Waterloo highlights its solar energy initiatives on the Environment 3 (EV3) building.

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UWaterloo researchers, led by Dr. Christine Dow, have modeled 34 million years of subglacial water flow beneath the Aurora Subglacial Basin. The study reveals the importance of incorporating subglacial rivers into climate models to improve sea-level rise predictions. uwaterloo.ca/news/snapsho...

Snapshot of Antarctica’s past helps predict future climate | Waterloo News

In the first study to consider the long-term evolution of the rivers that flow beneath glaciers, researchers have new insights into the future of Antarctica’s melting ice that may change the way clima...

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Ontario’s new energy program is a step forward, but it can do more. U of Waterloo research shows that heat pumps are the most effective for reducing energy use and emissions. Prioritizing them—especially in homes built before 1980—could boost savings. Read: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/20/o...

Ontario's energy efficiency plan is good - but it could be better

The Ontario government's $10.9 billion investment over 12 years will go a long way to helping residents improve their homes.  But the investment could be even better.

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