Dr. Jiaying Zhao

Plastic pollution and juvenile fish in the ocean

UBC experts on Canada’s regulation of single-use plastics

UBC experts are available to comment on the federal government’s new regulations aimed at eliminating or restricting certain single-use plastics that pose a threat to the environment.

Jun 20, 2022

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UBC experts on sustainable gift giving

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to sustainable gift giving and consumerism.

Dec 10, 2021

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UBC experts on Black Friday consumption and sustainability

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to Black Friday, including urging consumers to make the connection between what they buy and what eventually ends up harming our ecosystems.

Nov 24, 2021

UBC Forestry’s Cool ‘Hood Champs program workshop facilitator Dr. Stephen Sheppard (front) asks participants questions during a neighbourhood climate action session recently held in Vancouver.

UBC researchers are helping communities prepare for the effects of climate change

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) takes place next week and one of its four goals is to help countries adapt to climate change in order to protect communities and natural habitats.

Oct 26, 2021

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UBC climate experts and COP26 delegates

The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate change conference is taking place from October 31 to November 12. UBC conference delegates as well as UBC climate, environment and sustainability experts are available to comment. 

Oct 21, 2021

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UBC experts on 2021 Canadian federal election

UBC experts are available to comment on various election issues.

Sep 21, 2021