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PLUME will be used to measure concentrations of air pollutants across the city. Photo: Paul Joseph/UBC Mechanical Engineering

UBC team deploys pollution-sniffing mobile lab

Watch out, Vancouver. The PLUME van is coming soon to a location near you.

Aug 11, 2022

The findings reveal that long-term exposure to even the lowest levels of fine particulate matter poses a significant health risk.

Even low levels of air pollution contribute to increased health risk

Levels of air pollution well below national and international air quality guidelines are associated with an increased risk of death, according to a new Canada-wide study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia.

Jul 14, 2022

Marginalized groups experience higher cumulative air pollution in urban Canada

Marginalized groups experience higher cumulative air pollution in urban Canada

Different marginalized groups are exposed to higher cumulative air pollution in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Dec 21, 2020

UBC experts on air quality and wildfires

UBC experts on air quality and wildfires

Smoke from wildfires in the United States has started affecting air quality in southern B.C.

Sep 9, 2020

Credit: Thomas Millot/Unsplash

Canadians dying at a higher rate in areas with more air pollution

Air pollution – even at levels below national and international air quality guidelines – is associated with an increased risk of deaths in Canada, according to new UBC research.

Nov 25, 2019

UBC experts available to comment on air quality, heat and wildfires

UBC experts available to comment on air quality, heat and wildfires

UBC forestry and health experts are available to discuss forest fires in B.C., and health risks associated with wildfires and heat throughout the summer.

Aug 4, 2017

Innovative software converts Wi-Fi data into energy savings

Innovative software converts Wi-Fi data into energy savings

For the first time in Canada, a University of British Columbia engineer has found a way to use Wi-Fi to determine the number of building occupants and adjust ventilation accordingly.

Mar 30, 2017

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires, drought, air quality

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires, drought, air quality

UBC experts are available to comment on issues related to forest fires, droughts, heat waves, smoke and air quality issues.

May 2, 2016

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