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

US cities face growing flood risks

As the seas rise, US cities can expect varied flood risks: some will have more of the worst floods, others more frequent familiar inundations.
Posted On 13 Jun 2017
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The Future is Circular: New Rules for Sustainable Purchasing

Progressive organizations must let go of the “cheapest price” mindset once and for all
Posted On 09 Jun 2017
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Hopes rise for longer-term climate forecasts

A study of the interaction between sunlight, air, water and foliage should lead to better longer-term climate forecasts, scientists say.
Posted On 09 Jun 2017
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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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Electric vehicles have another record year, reaching 2 million cars in 2016

The number of electric cars on the roads around the world rose to 2 million in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency
Posted On 07 Jun 2017
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The Technologies of Change

New International Energy Agency report maps major transformations in energy technologies over next decades
Posted On 06 Jun 2017
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