Extreme heat

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UBC experts on drought, wildfires, heat and associated issues

UBC experts are available to comment on wildfires, drought, heat and associated issues.

Jul 14, 2023

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UBC experts on wildfires, heat and associated issues

UBC experts are available to comment on wildfires, heat and associated issues.

Jul 6, 2023

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Urban green spaces that beat the heat: Tips from a UBC expert

Dr. Andrew Almas, an assistant professor of teaching in the faculty of forestry at UBC and an urban forestry expert, shares tips on how we can plant green spaces that are adapted to a changing climate.

Jun 14, 2023

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UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and heat

UBC experts are available to comment on heat, wildfires and associated issues.

May 9, 2023

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UBC experts on health effects of extreme heat

The B.C. Coroners Service released a review today of 619 deaths it attributes to last summer’s extreme heat. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jun 7, 2022

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Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought

Extreme heat poses an increasing threat to the public, as heat waves are expected to become more frequent, more intense and longer-lasting due to climate change.

Nov 25, 2021