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 scientists create device that uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.
Aug 16, 2023
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
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
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
UBC experts are available to comment on wildfires, heat and associated issues.
Jul 6, 2023
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
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
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
UBC experts are available to comment on heat, wildfires and associated issues.
May 9, 2023
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
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
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 and Wet’suwet’en First Nation collaborate to create a new, biodegradable packaging foam from wood waste.
Nov 7, 2022
UBC researcher Dr. Feng Jiang has developed a cellulose film that looks like plastic and behaves like plastic—but is biodegradable.
Sep 23, 2022
In this Q&A, UBC forestry experts address how families and communities can prepare for more extreme wildfire seasons.
Jun 23, 2022
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 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
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
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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