net zero

York University launches sustainability strategy to address humanity’s code red climate crisis

As the world heats up, creating extreme weather havoc, the University is on track to reach the 2030 Paris Agreement 45 per cent emissions reduction target years earlier Many scientists now believe global temperatures are on track to surpass 1.5C and are likely to reach 2.5C, or greater, above pre-industrial levels. At the same time, […]

Grey water bling: York U and Noventa to explore sustainable solution to heat Glendon

In the future, when Canadian rapper and musician Drake sings “Wasting Time” at “7am on Bridle Path” in his shower, he could inadvertently be doing York University’s Glendon Campus a “Solid” by helping to heat and cool its buildings year-round.

York U bolsters its position as a leader in creating a more sustainable world

In 10 years, some trees can grow anywhere from 10 to 25 feet tall, so when York University announces its goal to reach net zero emissions a decade sooner, it’s a target that can lead to a significant and positive impact on the environment – enough time for a forest to grow.