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Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?

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

Canada renews support for Energy Modelling Hub

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

BEST OF EUC 2025

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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York U’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change turns students’ passion for people and the planet into sustainable careers

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

Marinna Shareef takes audience into her inner world

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/

York a top five university in Maclean’s national rankings

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

Sustainability in action: York alumni named leaders for driving environmental change

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/

Youth Climate Assembly Spotlights Climate Risks, Accountability, Urges Oil and Gas Emission Cut

Read the full story on The Energy Mix: https://www.theenergymix.com/youth-climate-assembly-spotlights-climate-risks-accountability-urges-oil-and-gas-emission-cuts/

Critics call on Ford government to address rising hydro rates

Read the full story on CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.6975111

Community trailblazer celebrates his 100th birthday at Rudy’s Garden at Black Creek

By Jesiah Ofosu-Barko | November 6, 2025 Rudy’s 100th Birthday Celebration On September 11th, 2025, Rudy’s Garden at Black Creek came alive with celebration, laughter, and care as community members gathered to honor Rudy’s 100th birthday. More than just a milestone celebration, the day became a reflection of Rudy’s long-standing

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Canada’s most powerful women include York alumni, former faculty

York University alumni are among this year’s winners of the Women Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, celebrating leadership and impact across diverse fields. Read the full story here on YFile: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/10/31/canadas-most-powerful-women-include-york-alumni-former-faculty

On the cancellation and rebirth of “Nature’s Wild with Andil Gosine”

Read the full story on artforum.com: https://www.artforum.com/columns/andil-gosine-tannon-reckling-slant-1234736959/

York-led study highlights heightened pandemic risk in city outskirts 

Read on YFile: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/10/15/york-led-study-highlights-heightened-pandemic-risk-in-city-outskirts/

Ilan Kapoor among Royal Society of Canada’s Class of 2025 

Read on YFile: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/09/10/ilan-kapoor-among-royal-society-of-canadas-class-of-2025/

York earns WWF-Canada’s Living Campus certification for second year

By Alex Huls September 5, 2025 For the second consecutive year, World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) has recognized York with its Living Campus certification, highlighting the University’s ongoing commitment to environmental leadership and sustainability. The Living Campus designation celebrates post-secondary institutions for their leadership in conservation and environmental stewardship, while

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