Department of Geography

How seaweed has been misleading scientists about reef health

New UBC research found that seaweed have been misleading scientists about coral reef health, and scientists need new ways to determine whether human activity is harming a particular reef.

May 4, 2023

Owners of the priciest properties in Vancouver pay very little income tax, UBC study finds

A new study from UBC’s Sauder School of Business shows that owners of $3.7-million homes in Vancouver pay just $15,800 in income tax.

Jan 27, 2023

UBC experts on flooding and extreme weather

UBC experts experts are available to comment on flooding and extreme weather.

Nov 15, 2021

UBC experts on the U.S. reopening its border to Canadian travellers

The U.S. border will reopen to fully vaccinated Canadian travellers on Nov. 8. UBC experts are available to comment.

Oct 15, 2021

UBC experts on 2021 Canadian federal election

UBC experts are available to comment on various election issues.

Sep 21, 2021

Climate activists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis join UBC

World-renowned climate activists and journalists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis are joining the faculty at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Geography.

Jun 23, 2021

Canada’s high school curricula not giving students full picture of climate change: UBC study

Canada’s high school students may not be getting enough information on the negative impacts of climate change, scientific consensus behind human-caused warming or climate solutions, according to new research from the University of British Columbia and Lund University.

Jul 18, 2019

UBC experts on B.C. climate plan

The B.C. government is set to unveil a new climate plan today.

Dec 5, 2018

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

UBC experts on national housing report

The federal government is expected to release its housing report on Nov. 22, which is also National Housing Day. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 21, 2016

Evolution drives how fast plants could migrate with climate change: UBC study

New research from the University of British Columbia suggests evolution is a driving mechanism behind plant migration, and that scientists may be underestimating how quickly species can move.

Jul 28, 2016

UBC awarded $4.7 million in SSHRC funding for terrorism and democracy research

UBC professors received $4.7 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to lead projects to examine terrorism and democracy.

Oct 8, 2015