Climate & Environment
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A landmark partnership between the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and UBC is pioneering a made-in-B.C. solution to the global plastic crisis, turning local forestry waste into biodegradable foam packaging.
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UBC seaweed-derived coating keeps strawberries fresher than a fridge
The agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration
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Simple changes to fishing gear and handling can greatly improve survival of released coho salmon
Landing nets were the leading cause of injuries linked to deaths in released coho. UBC researchers say most of those injuries can be avoided.
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UBC and Hornby Island partner to train next generation of coastal scientists
Now in its second year, Seaweed School is teaching young students the importance of these “gateway” algae.
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Insect submariners survive the depths without imploding
UBC researchers discovered a remarkable adaptation that challenges a long-standing explanation for why insects never colonized the open ocean.
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How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife.
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Warming streams are pushing young salmon beyond their limits: new research
Researchers at UBC find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.
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New study explores how people with schizophrenia experience heat inside their homes
Funded through Health Canada’s HeatADAPT program, the research aims to support better, more inclusive planning and responses to extreme heat.
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Can a walk through downtown Vancouver change how we think about climate change?
UBC researchers are exploring new ways to engage people on climate change through Urban Future Walks, an experience that highlights real-world sustainability solutions in Vancouver through guided, virtual and self-directed tours.
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Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
UBC researchers explain what species you’re seeing—and how to watch them safely.
