Living Lab launches scalable solutions to counter climate change
Researchers at SFU’s new Living Lab launch four projects to counter global climate change, including a PICS 'green fleet' initiative .
The PICS “Leadership in Engaged Research Award” for outstanding research and collaboration by PICS Scholars
The PICS Awards recognize and celebrate PICS Scholars for contributing to the ‘PICS Way’ of engaged, collaborative research. Nominate or self-nominate a PICS Scholar by March 8, 2021.
Read this PICS Vancouver Sun opinion article on embodied emissions
As contradictory as this sounds, deconstruction should be part of Canada's“Build Back Better” post pandemic sustainable recovery.
PICS Internship Program Call
Make some major headway on your climate solutions projects with the help of a PICS intern!
Integrating a Mobile Thermal Energy Storage System in Surrey District Energy Network
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by SFU student Maha Shehadeh, from the PICS Innovations in Mobile Thermal Energy Storage Project.
Adaptive Mitigation: A Framework for Integrating Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Solutions in Urban Multi-unit Residential Buildings
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UBC student, Ilana Judah from the PICS Adaptive Mitigation Project.
Delivering Effective Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Solutions for Municipalities
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UVic student, Garrett Therrien from the PICS Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Solutions for Municipalities Project.
Climate Change Displacement – Mapping the BC Context
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UVic student, Nicole Bates-Eamer from the PICS Climate Change Displacement Project.
Solid Carbon: Atmospheric CO2 capture coupled with offshore geosequestration
Watch this Lighting Talk presentation by UVic student, Ryan Foxall from the PICS Solid Carbon project.
Slash-Pile Burning: Uncertainties and Emissions in B.C.
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UBC student, Eric Nance from the PICS Wildfire and Carbon project.
PICS Fall 2020 Newsletter - out now!
From climate-friendly business tips through to potential new sources of renewable energy, plus job opportunities, read the PICS Fall 2020 newsletter.
New Living Lab program offers research opportunities for SFU graduate students
Simon Fraser University, supported by PICS, is proud to launch Living Lab.
Putting a lid on tomorrow’s wildfires
A Vancouver Sun Opinion article by Carly Phillips, researcher-in-residence with the PICS Wildfire and Carbon Project.
PICS Solid Carbon project at GeoConvention 2020
The future of geosciences in Canada is expanding beyond its traditional petroleum focus to include the topics of hydrogeology, geothermal, and carbon capture and sequestration. Watch the video.
Announcing the Climate Solutions Toolkit for the UVic Community
Looking to build your climate knowledge, find a research supervisor, or get involved ? Our climate toolkit can point you in the right direction.
Designing climate policies that drive down transport emissions
Watch this explainer video from the Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team (START).
Relaunch of the PICS newsletter - read our first edition!
Check out our new-look and design packed with information about our news, events and partnership opportunities.
2020 PICS Interns Hard at Work, Remotely
While COVID-19 restrictions have delayed the summer start of some of the 10 PICS internships in 2020, many are underway. Learn about their work with our solution seeker partners.