Blowing hot and cold: U.S. belief in climate change shifts with weather
A University of British Columbia study of American attitudes toward climate change finds that local weather – temperature, in particular – is a major influence on public and media opinions on the...
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The legacy of 9/11
UBC’s Derek Gregory says the 9/11 attacks changed the very meaning of war. Photo: Michael Foran, Flickr As the U.S. considers military action in Syria, Derek Gregory, a professor at UBC’s Department...
View ArticleUBC faculty named Fellows of Royal Society of Canada, chemistry prof awarded...
Seven UBC professors have been inducted into the Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) – the highest honour a scholar can achieve in the arts, humanities and sciences in Canada. The new Fellows...
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UBC experts on Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan viewed from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA/Karen Nyberg, Wikimedia Commons. UBC researchers are available to talk about Typhoon Haiyan and its impact on the Philippines,...
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How extreme weather affects attitudes towards climate change
Extreme cold or heat can alter peoples’ beliefs about global warming, says a UBC climate expert. From a heat wave down under to a cold snap in North America, UBC’s Simon Donner on extreme weather The...
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Documenting the illegal trade in exotic pets
A macaw that was caught up in the illegal trade of exotic animals and is now living in an animal refuge in Guatemala. Photo: Rosemary Collard Study of market for wild species uncovers disturbing...
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GPS and cell phones monitor African elephants in real time
UBC’s Jake Wall has developed a tracking system to help protect African elephants. Photo courtesy of Jake Wall. A UBC PhD student has built a sophisticated tracking system that collects, analyzes and...
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