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Read the full story on Yfile: yorku.ca/yfile/2026/04/29/global-consumption-exceeds-earths-limits-york-researchers-find/

Students at York University are using the same climate models as scientists to explore how human behaviour could shape the planet’s future through an experiential learning approach developed by Joshua Thienpont, assistant professor in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change. Read the full story on Y-File: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2026/04/24/experiential-learning-illuminates-science-of-changing-climate/

York University has once again received national recognition for its long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability, marking more than a decade of inclusion among Canada’s leading environmentally focused institutions. Read the full story on YFile: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2026/04/22/york-u-among-canadas-greenest-employers-for-14th-consecutive-year/

Read the full story on the Loop: https://theloop.ecpr.eu/the-quiet-power-of-energy-dependence/

Two of the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change’s alumni have been recognized in York University’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30. Check out the positive change they are creating! Chinoye Sunny (MES ’21) Development Planner, City of Richmond Hill Chinoye Sunny is a city-builder committed to creating vibrant, inclusive communities

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Experiential learning is empowering York University students to use their skills to address urgent community challenges and support those facing social inequities. Read the whole story: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2026/03/05/york-u-students-drive-community-change-through-experiential-learning/

Read More: https://marksw.blog.yorku.ca/2026/02/20/how-does-doug-ford-plan-to-financing-his-400-billion-nuclear-ambitions/ Read More on The Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-how-will-free-spending-ford-pay-for-ontarios-400-billion-nuclear-plans/

Read the full story of YFile: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2026/02/20/york-research-shows-how-community-networks-strengthen-cities-in-crisis/

Read the full story on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/feb/09/economic-growth-carbon-emissions-impact-global-heating

Read the whole story: https://www.yorku.ca/news/2025/12/15/canada-renews-support-for-energy-modelling-hub/

Celebrating a year of research in action, experiential education in motion, and learning on location Check out our top moments this year featuring our great research impacts, our amazing community, brand new partnerships, and many celebrations of awards and accolades! In honor of Maureen Owino’s (PhD Candidate in Environmental Studies)

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Check out the full story on Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/sponsored-sections/york-u-s-faculty-of-environmental-and-urban-change-turns-students-passion-for-people-and/article_df629adf-ce1d-438f-a3e7-187ec4d4d2fb.html

Pinata Gyal, mixed media on canvas. – Photo courtesy Marinna Shareef Read the whole story on Newsday: https://newsday.co.tt/2025/11/16/marinna-shareef-takes-audience-into-her-inner-world/

Read the full story on YFile: https://www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10/15/york-a-top-five-university-in-macleans-national-rankings/

Two York University alumni are among Canada’s 2025 Clean50 leaders for their innovative and lasting contributions to environmental impact and climate action. Read the full story on YFile: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/10/29/sustainability-in-action-york-alumni-named-leaders-for-driving-environmental-change/