New Low Carbon Economy Fund Announced

Fund to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate clean growth
Posted On 15 Jun 2017
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Climate change causes killer heatwaves

As average summer temperatures rise in the tropics, so do the risks of mass death from killer heatwaves, climate scientists find.
Posted On 14 Jun 2017
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When the rubber hits the road

Shredded tire pieces are already used in asphalt in some countries but UBC is trying out polymer fibres in concrete
Posted On 14 Jun 2017

Deep in the oceans, human activities are taking a toll.

Once seen as too remote to harm, the deep sea is facing new pressures from mining, pollution, overfishing and more.
Posted On 08 Jun 2017
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Marine reserves protect against warming climate

Marine reserves can give protection against the impacts of climate change to both sea life and land-dwelling species, including humans.
Posted On 07 Jun 2017
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Renewable Energy Employs 9.8 million People Worldwide – Report

Global energy system creating more jobs in renewables than in fossil-fuel technologies
Posted On 23 May 2017
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Halving global carbon emissions by 2040 is within our reach

Leading industries, investors and climate advocates set out achievable pathways to limit global warming to well below 2˚C while stimulating economic development and social progress.
Posted On 28 Apr 2017
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The Rise of the Circular Economy

In a world where resources are dwindling, circular economy is the potential answer to concerns about energy, about landfill use, and social responsibility
Posted On 26 Apr 2017
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