The world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas is not located at the South Pole or in Australia, Africa, Asia or on the American continents – but in Europe.
Good News: Habitats Worthy of Protection in Germany Are Protected
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Surprising Findings on Forest Fires
Lake Van in eastern Turkey is considered a unique climate archive.
UBC Researchers Discover How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation—a finding that could lead to the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as stroke, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
Ecosystem Responses to Dam Removal Complex, but Predictable
In the United States, the removal of dams now outpaces the construction of new ones—with more than 1,400 dams decommissioned since the 1970s—and a new study (link is external) suggests that the ecosystem effects of dam removal can be predicted.
UBC Researchers Explore an Often Ignored Source of Greenhouse Gas
In a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus, researchers have discovered a surprising new source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emmissions—bicarbonates hidden in the lake water used to irrigate local orchards.
Assessing Coral Bleaching Vulnerability in the Caribbean
Climate change has fueled coral reef bleaching throughout the tropics, with negative consequences for reef ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
