Environment
A UBC climate scientist notes progress on emissions – but says we must be far bolder.
Facts aren’t enough. To engage everyone in climate action, we need psychological strategies.
Renewable energy sources require non‑renewable resources: minerals and metals.
Research indicates success hinges on innovation, strategic policies, and long-term contracts.
A UBC engineer is devoted to making our dirtiest chemicals clean.
As we transform our energy systems, we can build a more equal and democratic economy.
One pressing question, multiple expert perspectives.
Professor M.V. Ramana discusses the "Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change."
Here’s how we can coexist with wildfires and incentivize fire-smart practices.
Those who produce pollution should pay for cleaning up any environmental damage.
AI's energy consumption doesn't tell the whole story of its environmental impacts.
With Trump undoing US climate policies, Canada’s climate commitments come into question.
A UBC project shows how interconnected international and inter-provincial food systems are.
An accident spawned three years of research on polymers — and a new career trajectory.
Exposing developing salmon to road salt concentrations can lead to deformities or death.
A new wave of biofuels could help drive Canada’s fast-growing green economy.
Climate change impacts women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals most acutely.
Holiday lights can disrupt our smallest neighbours: nocturnal animals and insects.
Moral values are malleable and can sometimes change.
Rain gardens can help to reduce tire toxins from entering BC’s waterways.
As the climate crisis accelerates, will today’s societies be able to adapt?
UBC experts share meditative practices for mitigating your climate-related stress.
A UBC Okanagan professor says facing future wildfire seasons requires new approaches.
UBC researchers are thinking outside the box to sustainably solve world problems.
A basic income could boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by about 130 per cent.
How do we balance popularity and preservation?
There are no easy answers, but satellite images and machine learning could help show us a way.
Insects are highly nutritious, and there are many ways to incorporate them into your diet.
Are new cycling habits sustainable? And who benefits most from these incentives?
Two UBC experts offer insight on how communities can prepare for a challenging year.
How UBC alum Kevin Kubeck is cultivating a greener future at UBC Botanical Garden.
Canada is wasting scarce resources conserving species that are not endangered elsewhere.
Builders are searching for available, strong materials to make next-generation cement.
Co-led by a UBC researcher, a global competition is tapping into the power of citizen science.
Recent megaconstellation filings are of unprecedented size, raising multiple challenges.
Thanks to $5M donation from the Koerner family.
One underappreciated impact of global heating is its influence on language itself.
Problems arise when eco-anxiety reaches unhealthy and debilitating levels.
UBC researchers are investigating what make us more vulnerable to climate change.
How do we prepare for disasters like earthquakes while also responding to current crises?
A UBCO prof and his team are exploring solutions to the world’s obsession with plastics.
UBC researchers on how a more sustainable life can be achievable for everyone.
Propeller noise accounts for much of the underwater acoustic barrage from ships.
An increasing amount of microplastics are ending up in lakes and streams.
A complex problem in need of a complex solution. It’s going to be tough, says UBC prof.
Innovative methods for preserving food are preventing spoilage and waste without sacrificing...
UBC researchers urge consumers to connect what we buy with what’s harming our oceans.
Understanding the impact of wildfires is an important piece of the climate puzzle.
These rankings reviewed more than 700 institutions. How did UBC stand out?
UBC researchers analyzed the relationship between air pollutant levels and mortality.
The research team found that more diverse coral communities were most resilient.
A UBC student project will divert 146 kilograms of plastic waste from landfills.
For some disabled people, the flexible plastic straw is life-sustaining.
Using VR and AR for outdoor education can boost knowledge, access, and well-being.
Here’s how families and communities can prepare for more extreme wildfire seasons.
Researchers have created the first global map of animal movement between protected areas.
Protection from floods and rising seas requires a collaborative relationship with nature.
UBC researchers examined 362 Vancouver restaurant menus from 1880 to 2021.
Collapsing bee colonies could pose problems for farmers who need crop pollination.
Droughts, excessive temperatures, and smoke are all affecting global wine production.
A groundbreaking Vancouver couple helped nurture vegetarian and organic markets in Canada.
UBC has once again been ranked as a global leader in sustainability efforts.
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