New Vancouver generation demands climate action from leaders
“What do we want? Climate action! When do we want it? Now!” chanted Rebecca Hamilton to an audience of over 2,000 people, standing atop the Vancouver Art Gallery[…]
Category: Environment
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 that has been particularly contentious among conservation advocates, politicians, and shark-fin soup vendors[…]
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Shapeshifters of the sea: new research casts light on B.C.’s glass sponges
Beneath the surface of the sea along B.C.’s west coast lies a city of living, growing glass. Towering up to 20 metres above the murky darkness of the[…]
From chemical reaction to climate action, how chemists bring sustainable science to UBC
While many scientists work to develop sustainable cars and energy, local chemists are now trying to green-up their own industry and inspire a generation of eco-friendly workers. Over[…]
Local transportation app promises to reduce travel time and track your CO2 emissions
A local Vancouver startup company has found a way to save commuters travel time while potentially reducing their carbon footprint —all with a free phone app. Its founders[…]
From the city comes a new generation of young farmers
Farming is rooted deep in Dave Semmelink’s heritage. His father and grandfather were both farmers in South Africa and Semmelink always wanted to cultivate his own piece of[…]
Citizen scientists collect data, and rich experiences, in unique ocean project
The lightning storm brewed over a glowering ocean. Billy McMillan saw the clouds and knew there was only one option: forward. “We were stuck between the storm and[…]
Whale death on B.C. coast sparks debate as vote moves to House of Commons
VANCOUVER – Debate has bubbled up over fish farms in B.C. after a dead humpback whale was found last week at an abandoned site. The discovery of the[…]
Ecologist studies underground networks to heal B.C. forest
The mother tree ascends 100 metres into the forest canopy. In more than 100 years of life, she has survived pests, diseases, droughts and fires. Dozens of her[…]
Stanley Park works to nurture herons in centre of the city
Cities often drive out many kinds of animals, but Vancouver has managed to keep one unique species in the heart of the city. This year, about 200[…]
Culture
Iranian students in Canada suffer impact of U.S. sanctionsNovember 21, 2018
Journalists of colour insist media diversity will only improve when editors careNovember 21, 2018
Sex-consent workshop policies at fraternities have gapsNovember 21, 2018
Financial pressure forces local theatre workers to jump ship to Hollywood NorthOctober 25, 2018
