Climate & Environment
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The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know
We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.
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Entanglements of humpback whales in fish farms rare – and naivety could be to blame
Researchers at UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries conducted the first study of humpback whale entanglements in B.C. aquaculture facilities.
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Global wildlife study during COVID-19 shows rural animals are more sensitive to human activity
According to the study, plant-eating animals are more active while carnivores more cautious around humans.
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Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others
A new UBC study highlights how it’s cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric, making it more challenging for certain households to make the switch.
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Global contest aims to predict peak bloom dates for cherry blossoms
We spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Wolkovich at UBC Faculty of Forestry and her colleagues about why the competition is significant for both researchers and citizens.
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UBC researchers advocate for sustainable logging to safeguard against global flood risks
They synthesized decades of hydrology studies and found that many “severely and consistently underestimated” the impact of forest cover on flood risk.
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Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in killer whales
A study published today is the first to find polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in orcas off the coast of B.C., as well as in utero transfer of the chemicals from mother to fetus.
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UBC-led initiative protects salmon against toxic road runoffs
In this Q&A, civil engineering researchers Dr. Rachel Scholes and Dr. Timothy Rodgers discuss 6PPD-quinone and the role of rain gardens in defusing its impacts.
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UBC Forestry to launch Centre for Wildfire Coexistence
The launch of the Centre represents a significant step forward in advancing proactive wildfire management practices and fostering coexistence between people and natural environments.
