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Plastic or pine: Which Christmas tree is better for the planet?
Plastic or pine: Which Christmas tree is better for the planet? December 13, 2024 Dr. Kai Chan, a professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and Dr. Johan Foster, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, weighed in on the debate between choosing a plastic or real Christmas tree. According […]
Feeding the Community: How Little Mountain Neighbourhood House and the UBC Farm Practicum Are Tackling Food Insecurity
Feeding the Community How Little Mountain Neighbourhood House and the UBC Farm Practicum Are Tackling Food Insecurity By UBC Community Engagement For four years, the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture has partnered with the Little Mountain Neighbourhood House (LMNH) Food Hub to address growing food insecurity in Vancouver’s Little Mountain Community. Each year, Practicum […]
Celebrating UN World Soil Day
Celebrating UN World Soil Day: Caring for Soils at UBC Botanical Garden and the UBC Farm Learn all about soil this UN World Soil Day! From what’s in a name to why soil is important, check out the fantastic new article the UBC Farm and UBC Botanical Garden co-authored all about soil. December 5, 2024 […]
‘Protecting Nature can Safeguard Cities from Floods’
Protecting nature can safeguard cities from floods November 26, 2024 A recent study led by Dr. Matthew Mitchell of the faculty of forestry and the faculty of land and food systems highlights how safeguarding key watersheds in Canada can significantly reduce the risk of flooding in urban areas, protecting millions of lives and vital infrastructure. […]
‘Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada’
Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada November 19, 2024 CSFS Associate Dr. Leonard Foster, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of British Columbia, is leading a $4.5 million research initiative focused on breeding queen bees and nucleus colonies in Canada. This project aims to mitigate the significant hive […]
‘The importance of cooking meat thoroughly: B.C. man says he received raw chicken burgers in KFC delivery
The importance of cooking meat thoroughly: B.C. man says he received raw chicken burgers in KFC delivery November 18, 2024 Dr. Anubhav Pratap-Singh, a food safety expert from the University of British Columbia, emphasized the risks associated with consuming undercooked chicken, which may harbor harmful pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli. These microorganisms can […]
