With climate change, mountain water resources are becoming a major issue.
Anticipating Mountain Water Shortages Using Artificial Intelligence
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Human-Made Chemicals Found Throughout Ocean Environments
A new study analyzing more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world has found that human-made chemicals — from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides — are widespread in the marine environment, particularly in coastal and estuarine waters.
Seals Risk Death by Polar Bear for a Varied Meal, UBC Study Finds
As climate change reshapes Arctic food webs, ringed seals will swim into risky polar bear territory if the menu is varied enough.
‘Unprecedented’ Wildfires in Tropical Peatlands During 20th Century
A new study reveals an unprecedented increase in wildfires in tropical peatlands during the 20th century.
UBC Study Links Artificial Turf Fields to Lethal Chemical Threat for Salmon
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found that artificial turf fields across Metro Vancouver leach 6PPD-quinone, a chemical known to kill coho salmon, into municipal stormwater systems—and the contamination persists long after the fields are installed.
Reducing the Environmental Cost of Lab Work
A dedicated team at the University of Waterloo has implemented award-winning greener lab practices that prove a top-class education doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense.
