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New tool reveals inequitable distribution of ‘healing’ green spaces in Vancouver

Learn how restorative nature is distributed in Vancouver, as revealed by a new tool that evaluates spaces for qualities that promote mental well-being.

Sep 14, 2023

UBC postdoctoral researcher Dr. Tianyu Guo is part of a team that developed a wood dust-based filter for removing microplastics from water. Photo: UBC Forestry/Jillian van der Geest

Microplastic pollution: Plants could be the answer

UBC scientists create device that uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.

Aug 16, 2023

Credit: UBC Urban Wildlife Project

Just how smart are ‘trash pandas’? Volunteer your backyard to help scientists find out

This summer, you can turn your backyard into a raccoon IQ test to help researchers figure out just how brainy your average ‘trash panda’ is.

Aug 14, 2023

Clearcut logging history of Deadman Creek and Joe Ross Creek watersheds. Map credit: UBC Faculty of Forestry/David Leversee

Clearcut logging leads to more frequent flooding, including extreme floods

Loss of forest cover is associated with more frequent extreme flooding, as well as more frequent floods of any size, according to new UBC research.

Aug 2, 2023

Photo by CDC on Unsplash

Easy ways to conserve water this summer

UBC freshwater scientist and forestry professor Dr. John Richardson shares his insights on the current water situation and practical tips for conserving water.

Jul 13, 2023

Photo: Matt Palmer /Unsplash

UBC experts on wildfires, heat and associated issues

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

Jul 6, 2023

Student walking amongst pine trees on the UBC campus in Vancouver. Photo credit: UBC Faculty of Forestry/Paulo Ramos

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

Credit: Bubblenymph / CC BY-SA 4.0

Preparing for wildfires: UBC experts share their tips

Experts from the faculty of forestry suggest practical measures for individuals and communities to protect their homes and surroundings from the B.C. wildfire risk, while calling for broader-scale solutions for managing wildfires.

May 24, 2023

Credit: Dominic Janus

​​How Vancouver’s geese affect our river systems

Canada geese were introduced by humans in the late 1960s for hunting and other purposes, and they thrived. But the same is not true for the river ecosystem they feed on.

May 16, 2023

Photo by Scott Goodwill on Unsplash

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and heat

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

May 9, 2023

B.C. Legislature in Victoria. Credit: Shutterstock.

UBC experts on 2023 B.C. budget

The B.C. government is to present its 2023 budget today. UBC experts will be available to comment on various areas of provincial spending:

Feb 28, 2023

Photo by Li-An Lim on Unsplash

Event: Climate Emergency Week at UBC highlights collective action

his week through Feb. 16 is Climate Emergency Week at UBC, building on the university’s declaration of a climate emergency in 2019 and a climate action report in 2021 that focuses on climate justice.

Feb 6, 2023

Logs on the beach can provide a measure of privacy for solo parkgoers as well as groups. Photo: Paulo Ramos/UBC Faculty of Forestry

Greenspaces should support mental health among young adults

New UBC research shows greenspace planning often fails to include the needs of youth and young adults between the ages of 15 and 24.

Nov 17, 2022

UBC postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yeling Zhu shows samples of the biodegradable foam. Photo: Lou Bosshart/UBC

Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis

UBC and Wet’suwet’en First Nation collaborate to create a new, biodegradable packaging foam from wood waste.

Nov 7, 2022

Researchers have developed a biodegradable "plastic" out of cellulose

UBC researcher creates wood-based alternative to single-use plastic

UBC researcher Dr. Feng Jiang has developed a cellulose film that looks like plastic and behaves like plastic—but is biodegradable.

Sep 23, 2022

Photo by Marcus Kauffman on Unsplash

UBC experts call for proactive approach to prepare for more extreme wildfires

In this Q&A, UBC forestry experts address how families and communities can prepare for more extreme wildfire seasons.

Jun 23, 2022

Canada needs Indigenous-led fire stewardship, new research finds

Canada needs Indigenous-led fire stewardship, new research finds

As a new wildfire season approaches, many Canadians are reflecting on the devastating losses of last season, and considering what they can do to protect themselves and the places where they live.

Apr 26, 2022

Cherry tree on Main Mall at UBC. Photo: Kai Jacobson/UBC

Citizen scientists predict cherry blossom peak

Cherry blossoms attract huge crowds in spring, but predicting when they’re at their peak is no easy feat. In order to do that accurately, scientists look at many factors including recent local weather patterns, temperatures and amount of daylight.

Mar 28, 2022

Reduce ADHD with more parks, less pollution

Reduce ADHD with more parks, less pollution

A study conducted in Metro Vancouver finds that the more green space and less air pollution children have in their neighbourhoods, the less likely they are to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Feb 24, 2022

Elephant Hill wildfire. Photo credit: Paul Simakoff-Ellims

Review of Elephant Hill fire calls for Indigenous leadership in wildfire management and recovery

Four years after the Elephant Hill megafire burned more than 190,000 hectares and destroyed over 100 homes in B.C.’s south-central Interior region, a new Indigenous-led report is recommending fundamental changes to the way wildfire management and post-fire recovery is conducted in B.C.

Dec 6, 2021

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