Trent faculty are deeply immersed in researching various aspects related to climate change, ranging from methods to remove CO2 from the environment to studying the impacts of climate change in the High Arctic. Some explore digital transformations examining how digital mindsets can contribute to a more sustainable future while others seek to bring further nuance to our understanding by considering emissions from technology use. Recognizing the profound concern surrounding climate change, faculty members also delve into the issue of climate change anxiety, further enriching our collective understanding of many facets of this pressing issue.
Over the 2023-24 academic year, more than 20% of faculty publications directly focused on climate change. When looking more comprehensively and considering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 70% of the 430+ publications focused on supporting these vital global objectives.
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