To prevent global warming from reaching catastrophic proportions, we need to slash greenhouse gas emissions. The question is how. WISE researchers have a nano-sized solution: tiny balls that trap CO₂ emissions within smokestacks before they wreak climate havoc. 

For a number of years, investigators have recognized that porous carbon can adsorb CO₂. Now a team led by Waterloo’s Zhongwei Chen has developed a way to maximize that useful property. 

The researchers began by creating nanospheres…

The Ministry intends to hire a motivated masters-level or advanced undergraduate policy co-op student for the Summer 2019 term (May-August). Primarily located within the Ministry’s Strategic Policy and Research Unit (Energy), the successful candidate may also have opportunities to participate in projects conducted in partnership with other Ministry units.

The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines works with many partners inside and outside of the government to develop a balanced…

When the three little pigs built their houses, their top priority was protection from a huffing, puffing wolf. But according to WISE member and civil engineer John Straube, the biggest concern when it comes to building performance is actually water.

In every climate zone on Earth, houses must be designed to handle moisture, whether it’s rain on the outside, condensation on the inside or leaks in the plumbing system. 

In August, Straube shared the latest research on moisture physics at the 2018…

Blockchain can do more than drive cryptocurrency transactions, according to WISE researcher Srinivasan Keshav. The computer science professor also sees opportunity to let small-scale energy producers sell green electricity to the highest bidder.

Currently, a homeowner with a dozen photovoltaic panels on her roof has only one option for selling the electricity she produces: to the local utility at a price established by government.

But as Keshav points out, lots of companies are keen to prove…

Originally Posted by: Waterloo Region Record

WATERLOO — Reep Green Solutions was awarded $8,000 at the first Perfect Pitch competition hosted by Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region.

Six local charities were chosen to participate in the organization's workshop earlier this year, and then brought their pitches to the Centre For International Governance Innovation in Waterloo on Tuesday.

Reep got the judges' choice award. But all the charities that participated — Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region,…

The Ministry intends to hire a motivated masters-level or advanced undergraduate policy co-op student for the Winter 2019 term (January-April). Primarily located within the Ministry’s Strategic Policy and Research Unit (Energy), the successful candidate may also have opportunities to participate in projects conducted in partnership with other Ministry units.

The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines works with many partners inside and outside of the government to develop a balanced…

The Innovation Showcase will allow you to feature your research at the event during two key networking sessions where industry, academia, innovators, entrepreneurs and policy makers will have the opportunity to connect. A dedicated area will be incorporated into the conference facility where information may be displayed, product showcased and innovative technologies introduced from corporate and institutional sources. 

Contact: Jessica Strickler, jessica.strickler@uwaterloo.ca

State of the University Report | Global Impact | Beyond Prediction | Climate Resilience and Natural Wonders

By Heather BeanUniversity Communications

A few years into her undergraduate degree, Kayla Hardie found her calling: “I realized I wanted to help the world mitigate and adapt to climate change.”

With graduation in a combined degree of physics and computer science still a year away, Hardie has a solid head start on her goal.

Working with Srinivasan Keshav, a professor in Waterloo’s David R.…