Climate & Environment
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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.
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B.C. is moving millions of frogs for construction—no one knows if they’re surviving
The study finds that frogs and salamanders are moved by the millions, along with smaller numbers of snakes and other reptiles, to clear the way for pipelines, culverts and other development.
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Multinational firms drive growth but can come with steep environmental costs, study finds
Tracking firms across borders reveals ripple effects on forests, crops and local economies.
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Some early herders didn’t quit fishing and foraging for a millennium after first keeping livestock
Early herders in eastern Africa kept diverse diets for nearly a millennium after adopting livestock, new research shows, challenging assumptions about rapid dietary specialization.
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UBC researchers find Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation
UBC researchers reviewed 111 studies and found Indigenous-managed lands match or outperform government protected areas on forests, biodiversity and carbon storage — yet remain under-resourced and under-recognized.
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Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats, UBC-led global study finds
A UBC-led global analysis of more than 174,000 cats finds that owned cats allowed to roam outdoors carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even with regular veterinary care.
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The retirement of the single-use cup: Inside UBC’s shift to a circular campus
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.
