by Jesse Hughes Common terns are a long-lived migratory waterbird whose population is declining on Lake Ontario. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) – designated an Important Bird Area – have used floating platforms for common terns as nesting sites for three decades. In my EUCURA project, I quantified […]
by Summer Solmes Dynamism of the biosphere is considered to be achieved by virtue of the most diverse and ecologically significant group of living organisms, insects. Crop and wildflower pollination, organic decomposition, biological control, and food provisioning, are among the many recognized services that insects provide, reflecting their global economic and ecological importance. Unfortunately, insects […]
by Mariam Alam As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, green bonds have gained prominence as a financing tool for environmentally friendly projects. Green bonds offer private investors the opportunity to support projects with positive environmental impacts, while providing issuers with access to capital for sustainable initiatives. My summer research project centred on the establishment […]
Sarah Flicker, Amanda Galusha, L. Anders Sandberg, Jennifer Altenberg and The Young Indigenous Women's Utopia in Girlhood Studies (2023) We examine the possibilities for Indigenization afforded by a visit from the girls’ group, Young Indigenous Women's Utopia (YIWU), to York University. Through classroom presentations, workshops, and a book launch, the girls shared their knowledge, perspectives, […]
Honor Ford-Smith, Lord-Emmanuel Achidago, Ruben Esguerra, Nasra Mohammed, Krystle Skeete, and Marvin Veloso What is this research about? “Food is a language we all speak, but not everyone has access to clean, affordable food. We are here to change that”. This statement by research participant Noel Livingston, sums up the goal of this research. We […]
Bruce Campbell Once again, Canada will almost certainly fail to meet its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45 per cent by 2030 in accordance with the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommendations. This is despite the government’s optimistic spin on the release of its latest emissions inventory report. Jerry DeMarco, the environment commissioner in the Auditor […]
This July, Dr. Mohebat Ahmadi, starts her one-year visiting scholarship at York and EUC Research Assistant, Igor Lutay, interviews her on her plan of research and engagement in the Faculty. Q. What made you decide to pursue a visiting scholarship at York University? A. I have been living in Toronto since 2017. I met Professor […]
by Hillary Birch Drinking water quality is paramount for public health but progress towards access to good quality drinking water for all remains a critical issue around the world. According to the United Nations, 26% of the world’s population does not have access to safe drinking water, 46% lack access to basic sanitation, and water-related […]
This July, Dr. Maryam Robati, starts her one-year visiting scholarship at York and EUC Research Assistant, Igor Lutay, interviews her on her plans for engagement and research at the Faculty. Q. Why did you apply for visiting scholarship at EUC and what research do you plan to do at York University? A. I am interested […]
By Dr. Mahtot Gebresselassie In the social model of disability, it is the built environment that has a disabling effect on individuals with impairment. The built environment includes buildings and roads. Its inaccessibility limits disabled individuals’ access to education, employment, healthcare, entertainment, political participation, and many other aspects of life. As a professor, I think […]