We do not have to look as far away as the glaciers in Norway, the fires in Australia or the floods in Brazil to see the effects of climate change.
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A Plan to Save Earth’s Oceans
At least 26 per cent of our oceans need urgent conservation attention to preserve Earth’s marine biodiversity, a University of Queensland-led international study has found.
Veggie-Loving Fish Could Be the New White Meat
A secret to survival amid rising global temperatures could be dwelling in the tidepools of the U.S. West Coast.
UBC Researchers Develop Strategy to Protect Wine Grapes From Smoke-Taint
It’s a problem plaguing grape-growers worldwide—in an ever-changing climate, how can they protect their crops from the undesirable effects of wildfire smoke exposure.
All We Are Saying Is Give Peas A Chance
As a passionate proponent of plant-based proteins for more than two decades, researcher Dr. Tom Warkentin (PhD) understands better than most the recent rapid rise in popularity of pulse crops.
The Combination of Plant-Based Particles and Water Forms an “Eco” Super-Glue
In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers at Aalto University, the University of Tokyo, Sichuan University, and the University of British Columbia have demonstrated that plant-derived cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) can form an adhesive that fully integrates the concepts of sustainability, performance, and cost which are generally extremely challenging to achieve simultaneously.