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The global community is awakening to the reality that has long been expressed by Indigenous leaders: colonialism is harming our planet and exacerbating the effects of climate change. And given the disproportionate effects of climate change on...
Getting serious about climate change: How business must step up
Policy, Economics & Governance
Insect forecasting comes to UBC Vancouver campus this summer
Data & Technology
Ecological Systems
Podcast: F is for Faculty - Dr. Aaron Boley
Climate Change & Energy
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Policy, Economics & Governance
Canada ranks third worldwide in permeable landscapes for wildlife
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Climate Change & Energy
Since 2011, UBC’s energy conservation projects have reduced annual campus electrical use by 16 gigawatt hours (GWh). This is the equivalent to shutting down our campus for 3.5 weeks, and taking 1,500 cars off the road.
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Climate Change & Energy
The Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility produces renewable energy for UBC’s campus using wood waste biomass. This helps reduce UBC’s GHG emissions and supports research projects on innovative clean energy systems.
UBC is taking bold action to develop policies and guidelines to help building designers make...