Wednesday, September 18, 2019

News, analysis and commentary by UBC Journalism students

Category: Environment

New Vancouver generation demands climate action from leaders

“What do we want? Climate action! When do we want it? Now!” chanted Rebecca Hamilton

By Braela Kwan , in City Environment Feature story , on March 28, 2019

Pending federal ban on import of shark fins sparks relief, anger in Vancouver

An imminent federal ban on the import of shark fins is reigniting a longstanding controversy

By Braela Kwan , in City Environment , on November 21, 2018

Shapeshifters of the sea: new research casts light on B.C.’s glass sponges

Angela Stevenson has pioneered research on glass sponges

By Abi Hayward and Brenden Dixon , in City Environment Feature story , on April 4, 2018

From chemical reaction to climate action, how chemists bring sustainable science to UBC

Chemistry generally involves the use of hazardous substances and produces a good deal of waste

By Brenden Dixon , in Education Environment , on March 26, 2018

Local transportation app promises to reduce travel time and track your CO2 emissions

Cowlines is currently in the beta-testing stage and is scheduled to launch next month

By Nancy Wu , in Business City Environment Life , on March 23, 2018

From the city comes a new generation of young farmers

Dave Semmelink is part of a new wave of young people choosing farming as a livelihood

By Jess Mackie , in City Environment Feature story , on November 20, 2017

Citizen scientists collect data, and rich experiences, in unique ocean project

The Pacific Salmon Foundation recruited citizen scientists to help gather data all over the Strait of Georgia

By Abi Hayward , in City Environment , on November 20, 2017

Whale death on B.C. coast sparks debate as vote moves to House of Commons

Debate bubbling up over fish farms in B.C. after dead humpback found last week at an abandoned site

By Joanne Pearce , in Environment Food , on November 23, 2016

Ecologist studies underground networks to heal B.C. forest

“All the trees in the forest are connected below ground. They behave like communities,” says Suzanne Simard

By Alexander B. Kim and Lauren Kaljur , in Environment Feature story , on March 30, 2016

Stanley Park works to nurture herons in centre of the city

Cities often drive out animals, but Vancouver has managed to keep one unique species in the heart of the city

By Vanessa Hrvatin and Michael Ruffolo , in Environment Feature story , on March 30, 2016