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The wildfire season has started—here’s what we need to know in 2024
Published: April 12, 2024
Where the wild bees are—and aren’t—impacts food supply
How the public can help protect wild bees and preserve biodiversity
How technology can help reduce food waste
Eco-friendly food packaging and innovative food processing can help make our food last longer
How the supply chain impacts the cost of food
The reasons behind rising food prices and grocery prices might surprise you—and what impacts the cost of food
Balancing sustainable agriculture with the need to feed the world
These sustainable farming practices can help us produce more food while fighting climate change
Testing new ways to reduce the environmental impacts of food
Everyday choices can help to reduce emissions in our food systems
Building sustainable food systems
As the climate changes, there’s plenty we can do to help ensure both global and local food security
How Indigenous food sovereignty can improve food security
Indigenous food sovereignty can help heal both the land and its people as we face the challenges of climate change
Farming our way to a future more resilient to climate change
Farmers do more than produce food—sustainable farming practices can help fight climate change
Bug protein powder smoothies? Cricket flour muffins? Why it’s time to consider eating more insects
Insects could be the meat of the future and a sustainable alternative protein
Extreme heat, extreme inequality: Addressing climate justice in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Researchers must work with the most vulnerable populations to build a more resilient city
Tips for how to cope with climate anxiety
These steps can help you move from eco-anxiety to positive action
Easy ways to conserve water this summer
Tips for conserving water in British Columbia
With only low-fat Chinook on the menu, southern resident killer whales are going hungry
Food quality, not just quantity, matters when it comes to the health and survival of southern resident killer whales
Naomi Klein on the future of climate justice
Climate activist Naomi Klein shares insights on tackling climate injustice in BC, Canada and beyond
Online activism isn’t just slacktivism
How social media advocacy can lead to positive, real-life change
From women’s rights to climate action: How ordinary people can help change the world
Supporting change in your own sphere of influence is just one way to make a difference.
How the COP27 climate conference could confront colonialism by centring Indigenous rights
Many “green” solutions represent more violations of Indigenous rights and territories, without consultation or consent
Why our imaginations are the key to solving climate change
Envisioning a different future can help us overcome inaction on climate change, says Dr. Simon Donner in his TEDx talk
Harnessing the power of forests to fight climate change
Dr. Suzanne Simard’s Mother Tree Project at UBC could transform how we manage forests.
5 things you can do to help BC’s marine ecosystems
From reducing your plastic use to choosing sustainable seafood, every action counts
BC is facing a steep decline in sockeye salmon
As BC coastal waters warm, sockeye salmon are moving north to Alaska. Here’s what’s moving up to BC
How climate storytelling helps people navigate complexity and find solutions
Despite learning that climate change is hitting the planet faster than scientists predicted, society has been slow to decrease the use of fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate storytelling can help us navigate the complexity and find solutions.
Learning from Indigenous knowledge holders on the state and future of wild Pacific salmon
Elders expressed great concern about the role of greed in management choices
Climate change is now on the menu at seafood restaurants
As ocean temperatures rise, you’ll see more squid and sardines on menus and less sockeye salmon
Building community resilience to wildfires in BC
Why we need to address the inequities that communities face in dealing with wildfires
‘Too many people, not enough food’ isn’t the cause of world hunger and food insecurity
Inequity and armed conflict play a large role in world hunger
Why protecting air quality in BC matters to your health — not just during wildfire season
Vancouver has some of the best air quality in the world. Here’s why we need to fight for it.
What exactly is air quality, and what affects it in BC?
Learn about air pollution sources and how weather and location affect air quality in BC
Half the world is facing water scarcity, floods and dirty water — large investments are needed for effective solutions
Water needs to be at the centre of climate change strategies with a better understanding of the costs and benefits of solutions
BC heat waves threaten survival of bee colonies
Insulated bee hives could protect bees from heat stress
The climate crisis demands courage, not optimism
Here’s why citizen action matters for climate change, despite uncertain outcomes
Instead of shopping this Black Friday, consider curbing your consumption
With plastic in everything from computers to clothing, UBC researchers connect what we’re buying to what’s harming our oceans
COP26: Strong carbon-trading rules could help the world avoid dangerous levels of global warming
An international emissions-trading system being discussed at COP26 could bring an end to the production of coal-fired electricity
It’s time to accept, not resist, rising sea levels
UBC landscape architecture professor Kees Lokman explains how nature-based solutions could help coastal communities adapt
10 tips for coping with wildfire smoke, from a public health expert
Protect yourself from the risks of hazardous wildfire smoke
How to climate-proof your neighbourhood, one step at a time
The Citizen’s Coolkit offers ideas for action to help cool your neighbourhood
