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Trees can make or break city weather

Even a single urban tree can help moderate wind speeds and keep pedestrians comfortable as they walk down the street, according to a new UBC study.

Jul 26, 2017

A car with a mobile sensor attached to the roof measures carbon dioxide levels as it drives through Vancouver. Credit: Joseph Lee, University of British Columbia.

UBC team develops mobile sensors to monitor urban greenhouse gas emissions

Cities play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change, but directly measuring emissions remains a challenge.

Mar 1, 2017

UBC experts for comment on Doha climate conference

UBC experts are available for media analysis on issues from climate science to policy negotiations at the upcoming United Nations’ Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar (Nov. 26-Dec. 7).

Nov 23, 2012

UBC experts and story ideas for Rio+20 UN sustainability conference

UBC experts are available to comment on the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil (June 20-22), including two researchers who will attend in person.

Jun 14, 2012

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