Climate & Environment
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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.
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Extreme heat has extreme effects–but some like it hot
A sweeping new study of the 2021 heat wave reveals major ecological losses—but also surprising species that thrived, offering crucial insight into how climate extremes reshape ecosystems.
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Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds
A UBC study finds raccoons solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and information-seeking.
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Canadian drinking water at risk long after wildfires, UBC study warns
A UBC-led global review finds that wildfire-related pollution can threaten drinking water for years after flames are extinguished, highlighting long-term risks for Canadian communities and the need for coordinated monitoring and preparedness.
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Wolf reduction boosts caribou survival—but only in rugged terrain
More accessible landscapes see no improvement as other predators fill the gap.
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UBC lecturer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Mozambique’s ability to tackle deforestation
UBC faculty of forestry and environmental stewardship curriculum in action, helping countries access funding to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
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UBC-led partnership tackles cattle methane with cost-saving tools for farmers
Pushing the economy forward: Cutting methane in beef and dairy industries can slow global warming while helping Canadian producers stay competitive.
