Climate & Environment
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From a mandatory cup fee to hospital-grade reusable Friendlier containers, UBC is reshaping how an entire campus thinks about daily consumption.
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Smarter forest practices could help protect B.C. forests from wildfire and climate stress, new research suggests
A decade of research and a new book from UBC's Dr. Suzanne Simard point to a shift in how forests should be managed.
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New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life
Natural rinse removes over 86 per cent of surface pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes.
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Summer is getting longer, and it’s happening faster than we thought
New research finds summers are expanding 50 per cent faster in many areas than previously reported, with quicker transitions between seasons.
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Seasonal allergies are getting worse—and climate change is partly to blame
UBC allergy expert on why there’s so much pollen in the air, and how to manage symptoms.
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New UBC tool may help stop a destructive insect in its tracks
Canadian scientists have developed a genomic test that traces the Asian spongy moth to its origin, helping prevent new infestations.
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Invasive grasses may be turning B.C.’s burn scars into the next wildfire
A UBC study with St'át'imc Nation communities finds invasive grasses are the sleeper threat on B.C.'s post-fire landscape—and the window to stop them is narrow
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Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, UBC study finds
Arctic tracking shows ringed seals trade safety for food variety—evidence that conservation plans must factor in both food and fear.
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UBC study links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon
UBC researchers found Metro Vancouver’s artificial turf fields leach 6PPD‑quinone—a tire chemical deadly to coho salmon—into stormwater for years after installation, pointing to urgent needs for treatment and safer infills.
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Wild plants can rapidly evolve to rescue themselves from climate change
In the first case of ‘evolutionary rescue’ in the wild, monkeyflowers evolved fast enough to rebound after a historic drought—offering new insight into how some plants may keep pace with climate change.
