Science Read about climate science, renewable energy, green technology and more! Reducing Operational Energy Use in Buildings Synopsis: Reducing operational energy use in buildings helps when trying to lower greenhouse gas emissions. From passive design strategies to installing solar panels there are several ways to promote energy efficiency in a building. Reducing Operational Energy Use in Buildings Many people do not realize how much energy it takes to keep a building running. […] Written by Renee Champion March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Importance of Water and Water Sustainability WATER & SUSTAINABILITY Water is one of the most essential natural resources for life yet, it is becoming scarce due to increasing consumption and continuous pollution. While new technologies for water reuse are being implemented to existing ones, change in our perception towards water is a key concept for a better, sustainable future. The word […] Written by Ezgi March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Why ‘Blame’ Won’t Fix the Climate Crisis As a communicator on climate change, I pay close attention to the starting points people use to talk about our climate crisis. There are a few problematic ones I see on a regular basis, but the one I want to discuss in this blog is the starting point of “blame and shame”. On an interpersonal […] Written by Cheryl Rosebush February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Innovative Products Climate change is real and we are the generation that needs to help slow down the process. Both directly and indirectly through education, research, and activism. Canadians specifically are generating approximately 31 million tonnes of garbage a year. Only 30 percent of that is recycled. (Waste) Greenhouse gases are the leading cause of global warming and […] Written by Christine Wincentaylo January 17, 2021February 16, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked What are Biodegradable Pollutants and Its Application? Pollution is one problem that many countries around the world face today. What could be more disturbing than living with the continued thoughts of releasing dangerous chemicals into the air? The constant release of toxic materials has led to the continued expansion of the different kinds of pollution. Now, the tide has turned to the […] Written by Donald Giddings January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Deserts to Sustainability; Bringing it Back to Life Over the course of the last century, or even the last decade, we have seen an enormous change in the growth of our population, thereby altering the looks and functions of our way of living. This extends to our lifestyles, use of resources, and methodologies used. A main point to focus on is our change […] Written by Patrick Feng January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Dipping into Eco-Friendly Driving (EVs) I’m sure you’ve all heard of Tesla and/or Elon Musk before. Many have the idea that owning a Tesla vehicle suggests one to be wealthy or have a large income. While these vehicles are known to be expensive or out of reach for many, there are still affordable options available, such as the Tesla Model […] Written by Grace Tse December 28, 2020December 30, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Deep Dive into What’s Really in the Air You Breathe Imagine this: when you jump into the pool, you take a deep breath. When you feel anxious, you take a deep breath. When you see fresh baked cookies, you take a deep breath. Whenever you need to, it’ll be there for you. On any given day, you could be taking in over 23,000 breaths. If […] Written by Patrick Feng December 28, 2020December 30, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Energy: Down to its Core – How We Can Consume It Sustainably Let’s talk energy; I’m talking about the kwHs measured for electricity, cubic meters measured for natural gas, and liters measured for gasoline. We use and pay for energy every single day even if we aren’t fully aware of it. It might not be as present now as spring has fully established its presence, but if […] Written by Patrick Feng December 28, 2020December 30, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Reducing Operational Energy Use in Buildings Synopsis: Reducing operational energy use in buildings helps when trying to lower greenhouse gas emissions. From passive design strategies to installing solar panels there are several ways to promote energy efficiency in a building. Reducing Operational Energy Use in Buildings Many people do not realize how much energy it takes to keep a building running. […] Written by Renee Champion March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Importance of Water and Water Sustainability WATER & SUSTAINABILITY Water is one of the most essential natural resources for life yet, it is becoming scarce due to increasing consumption and continuous pollution. While new technologies for water reuse are being implemented to existing ones, change in our perception towards water is a key concept for a better, sustainable future. The word […] Written by Ezgi March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why ‘Blame’ Won’t Fix the Climate Crisis As a communicator on climate change, I pay close attention to the starting points people use to talk about our climate crisis. There are a few problematic ones I see on a regular basis, but the one I want to discuss in this blog is the starting point of “blame and shame”. On an interpersonal […] Written by Cheryl Rosebush February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Innovative Products Climate change is real and we are the generation that needs to help slow down the process. Both directly and indirectly through education, research, and activism. Canadians specifically are generating approximately 31 million tonnes of garbage a year. Only 30 percent of that is recycled. (Waste) Greenhouse gases are the leading cause of global warming and […] Written by Christine Wincentaylo January 17, 2021February 16, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
What are Biodegradable Pollutants and Its Application? Pollution is one problem that many countries around the world face today. What could be more disturbing than living with the continued thoughts of releasing dangerous chemicals into the air? The constant release of toxic materials has led to the continued expansion of the different kinds of pollution. Now, the tide has turned to the […] Written by Donald Giddings January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Deserts to Sustainability; Bringing it Back to Life Over the course of the last century, or even the last decade, we have seen an enormous change in the growth of our population, thereby altering the looks and functions of our way of living. This extends to our lifestyles, use of resources, and methodologies used. A main point to focus on is our change […] Written by Patrick Feng January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Dipping into Eco-Friendly Driving (EVs) I’m sure you’ve all heard of Tesla and/or Elon Musk before. Many have the idea that owning a Tesla vehicle suggests one to be wealthy or have a large income. While these vehicles are known to be expensive or out of reach for many, there are still affordable options available, such as the Tesla Model […] Written by Grace Tse December 28, 2020December 30, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Deep Dive into What’s Really in the Air You Breathe Imagine this: when you jump into the pool, you take a deep breath. When you feel anxious, you take a deep breath. When you see fresh baked cookies, you take a deep breath. Whenever you need to, it’ll be there for you. On any given day, you could be taking in over 23,000 breaths. If […] Written by Patrick Feng December 28, 2020December 30, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Energy: Down to its Core – How We Can Consume It Sustainably Let’s talk energy; I’m talking about the kwHs measured for electricity, cubic meters measured for natural gas, and liters measured for gasoline. We use and pay for energy every single day even if we aren’t fully aware of it. It might not be as present now as spring has fully established its presence, but if […] Written by Patrick Feng December 28, 2020December 30, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked