An international team led by UBC researchers will study five case studies across five continents to model a range of solutions to an urgent question: how can we feed everyone on Earth, and those to come, sustainably?
Science Coverage of Climate Change Can Change Minds – Briefly
Science reporting on climate change does lead Americans to adopt more accurate beliefs and support government action on the issue – but these gains are fragile, a new study suggests.
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Negatively Impacts Dairy Cow Health
Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air quality, biodiversity, and land use.
Antarctic Glaciers’ Ice Loss “Unprecedented”
Two crucial glaciers in West Antarctica may be losing ice faster than they have over the last 5,000 years, according to a new study published this month (June 2022).
UCI-Led Study Links Repeated Hurricane Exposure to Adverse Psychological Symptoms
Repeated exposure to hurricanes, whether direct, indirect or media-based, is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated with increased mental health problems, according to a first-of-its kind study led by University of California, Irvine researchers.
Natural Disasters Can Accelerate Changes to Tropical Forests
It’s no surprise that warming temperatures across the earth are having a slow, yet profound impact on the forests of the world.
Inadequate Charging Networks Could Thwart Electric Vehicle Adoption Goals
Encouraging adoption of EVs is seen by many governments as a key pillar of efforts to build a carbon-neutral economy, reduce urban pollution and roll back the impact of climate change
NASA’s ECOSTRESS Sees Las Vegas Streets Turn Up the Heat
An instrument on the space station documented how built and natural surfaces responded to record heat in Las Vegas.
Is There Snow in That Tree? Citizen Science Helps Unpack Snow’s Effect on Summer Water Supplies
The snow that falls in the mountains is good for more than just skiing, snowshoeing and breathtaking vistas.
Off-Season Cattle Grazing to Help Control Fire Danger From Invasive Cheatgrass
Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass that has invaded Nevada rangelands, is responsible for much of the increasing wildfire danger in the Intermountain West.