Department of Geography
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Researchers at the department of zoology discuss why getting genetic information about bird flu quickly is crucial.
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What to expect from the UN climate conference dubbed the ‘finance COP’
Dr. Simon Donner outlines the hopes and challenges of this year’s conference.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
