Pollution

an elderly woman jogs along the waterfront on Toronto Island June 8, 2023 Tips from an exercise physiologist on how to stay fit safely when air quality is poor
"" March 16, 2023 From tires to brakes, U of T researchers tackle 'non-tailpipe' air pollution from vehicles
Edmond Young November 4, 2021 U of T researchers design microfluidic device to understand how air pollution affects lungs
"" February 26, 2021 This U of T-designed lab on wheels roams the city, gathering data on air pollution
"" November 2, 2020 Pregnant Inuit women exposed to higher levels of chemicals found in consumer products: U of T study
close up of a water flea on a black background November 29, 2019 U of T researchers develop early warning system for water pollution using tiny water fleas
Cars and trucks creep bumper to bumper along a Toronto down street on a winter night October 30, 2019 National air pollution report highlights rush-hour traffic, diesel truck emissions as major areas of concern
photo of Kerolyn Shairsingh December 5, 2018 “Nobody monitors air quality here”: U of T researcher returns home to study Trinidad and Tobago emissions
Photo of trucks September 10, 2018 Large trucks are biggest culprits of near-road air pollution: U of T study
Photo of Montreal showing smog March 6, 2018 Environment more important to respiratory health than genetics: U of T researcher
Photo of campus in the city January 26, 2018 Student teams from across Ontario to tackle air quality issues in case competition at U of T
photo of child on swing August 4, 2017 Every breath you take: air pollution from idling cars puts kids at risk, U of T research says
photo of Evans on subway platform April 25, 2017 Toronto’s subways expose passengers to more air pollution than Montreal, Vancouver systems
Photo of GO February 7, 2017 U of T engineer says diesel trains may expose passengers to exhaust
photo of Rochman on beach collecting debris October 7, 2016 Plastics: this U of T ecologist is working to save the world's oceans and lakes from garbage
photo of Kronsucker with grad student July 22, 2016 Rice crops that can save farmers money and cut pollution: new research from U of T
Elizabeth Edwards and two students in the lab July 11, 2016 Toxic chemicals for breakfast? Federal funding will help bring U of T research to market
April 7, 2016 Fewer children walk or bike to school, U of T research finds – and that hurts everyone
August 26, 2015 Urban grime discovery from University of Toronto captures world's attention
July 14, 2015 U of T researchers launch interactive air pollution map during Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games