Nov 17, 2023 | Empower, Envision, Student Profiles
Shahzeb theorizes that a transition to EVs as soon as possible can make cities more liveable, cut large amounts of carbon emissions, and increase life expectancies.
Nov 9, 2023 | Empower, Envision
As part of COP28, Climate Positive Energy will be hosting 3 panel discussions in various venues in the Blue Zone.
Nov 2, 2023 | Empower, Envision, Student Profiles
Charlie is channeling his passion for sustainability into conversations about the environment. His research project seeks to explain variation in the climate policy stances taken by two different types of firms: electric utilities and automakers.
Oct 25, 2023 | Empower, Envision
The Climate Positive Energy initiative (CPE) at the University of Toronto and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) are proud to co-host the Smart Growth Symposium, an exciting in-person event focused on exploring smart and clean technology solutions
Oct 19, 2023 | Empower, Envision
Researchers from U of T’s Civil & Mineral Engineering Department are investigating the sustainability knowledge and actions (carbon footprint) of students.
Oct 5, 2023 | CPE Projects, Empower, Envision
In an opinion piece titled Universities are a critical piece of the climate change puzzle, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler highlights the work of the Climate Positive Energy initiative – a centre for multidisciplinary clean energy research.
Sep 29, 2023 | Empower, Envision
Canada will celebrate its third Green Sports Day on October 6, 2023, with the goal of harnessing the power of sport to drive positive environmental changes and unite athletes, fans, and communities worldwide to take action against climate change. A committee of...
Sep 20, 2023 | Empower, Envision
The SDGs Scholars Academy is a new think tank created to bring together leading researchers and encourage them to pursue convergence research and knowledge mobilization to address issues that are crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and...
Sep 20, 2023 | Empower, Envision
Left to right: Kevin Rowley, Sjoerd Hbbing, Shatha Qaqish-Clavering, Laurenske van den Heuvel, Taake Manning, Juri Roerink, Andrew Dasselaar On Friday, September 15, Climate Positive Energy was pleased to host Laurenske van den Heuvel, Deputy Consul General and Head...
Sep 7, 2023 | CPE Projects, Empower, Envision
Building energy costs, like heating, air conditioning, and ventilation, typically account for 30% of total building operating costs, and are usually the largest single expense. The adoption of modern artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber-physical technologies has...