Climate & Environment
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RIP Kip: What cherished campus coyote’s death tells us about his life
Kip the coyote became a beloved figure at UBC before his tragic death in 2024. His story now helps researchers understand urban wildlife and promote safe coexistence between coyotes, people and pets.
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Vancouver residents motivated to prepare for disasters, but seek more support and connection
UBC and City of Vancouver study aims to understand how Vancouverites perceive risk—and tailor preparedness to lived experiences.
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UBC launches world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet
UBC researchers are launching the world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet at the UBC Botanical Garden on Sept. 26. The MycoToilet turns human waste into nutrient-rich compost and features a modern, sustainable design.
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B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility
New UBC study finds B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebate program improved access, encouraged active travel and reduced car use.
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UBC opens $45M Beaty Biodiversity Centre expansion
UBC unveils a $45M expansion to the Beaty Biodiversity Centre, boosting research and collaboration to tackle biodiversity loss with new spaces and technologies.
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The future is compostable. Period.
UBC biomedical engineering alumna Rashmi Prakash, who has developed sustainable and reliable menstrual pad, winning her the James Dyson Award's Canada prize for design innovation.
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Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal
Once-in-a-century crop failures could strike every decade by 2100, according to new research from UBC.
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Fast-tracking mining in B.C. without repeating past mistakes
B.C. is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment.
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Why these hairy caterpillars swarm every decade – then vanish without a trace
Western tent caterpillars swarm in massive numbers every decade, then vanish. UBC’s Dr. Judith Myers shares insights from 50 years of research into their mysterious cycles.
