Responsible Consumption and Production

Responsible Consumption and Production

Three modern houses in a suburb neighbourhood
Canada is a suburban nation because of post-Second World War government policy

Following the Second World War, the federal government led the country’s transformation from a rural to a suburban nation, despite lacking any constitutional jurisdiction in community planning.

February 26, 2024
Leonard Dining Hall renovations complete

The return to full operations includes door access to all university students, staff, and faculty, including the return of optional Campus Meal Plans.

January 22, 2024
A gas pump nozzle is inserted into a car's gas tank.
Climate change solutions require collaboration between politicians, scientists, and entrepreneurs

We look to politicians to provide climate change solutions, but there is only so much they can do. Beyond regulation, governments should remember the key role they play in promoting innovation.

January 2, 2024
[Researcher demonstrates a chemical reaction during a Science Rendezvous performance]
Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024 welcomes new research groups

Applications are now open for Queen's researchers or groups interested in having a booth at Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024.

November 7, 2023
Dr. Myra Hird
Diving into microplastics: Addressing our "wicked" waste problem

How do we tackle this “wicked” problem? Queen’s researcher Myra Hird believes the answer is in our own consumption and production habits.

February 26, 2020
Dr. Kerry Rowe in his lab
Engineering solutions: Leachate, liners, landfills, and learning

Queen’s researcher Kerry Rowe is working with, instead of against, nature to solve a critical environmental problem.

December 4, 2019
[Photo by Jeffrey Cederwall]
Deliberating on dilbit

Queen's researcher Diane Orihel is helping to advance dilbit science through her collaborative work at the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area.

September 24, 2019