New research uses NASA satellite observations and advanced computing to chronicle wetlands lost (and found) around the globe.
Satellites Help Scientists Track Dramatic Wetlands Loss in Louisiana
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Sea Urchins Keep On Trucking While Other Marine Life Languishes in the Florida Keys
In the summer of 2020, Florida Museum researchers Tobias Grun and Michał Kowalewski dove into the shallow waters off the coast of the Florida Keys and scoured the ocean floor for sea urchins.
Low Levels of Air Pollution Deadlier Than Previously Thought
The World Health Organization’s most recent estimates (2016) are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution (often referred to as PM2.5,).
Tropical Cyclones Act as ‘Massive Heat Pumps’ That Fuel Extreme Heat
Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones, which can complicate disaster recovery even further, researchers have found.
Environmentally Friendly ‘Biofoam’ Could Address Plastic Pollution Crisis
A new biodegradable packing foam developed at UBC not only potentially addresses the world’s plastic pollution crisis but also serves as an equal and true partnership example of working with First Nations.
Water Is Critical for Success on Climate Action
New research presented at COP27 shows that water is much more important in mitigating climate change than previously believed.
