Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Mobilize on Climate Action
PICS-backed research is supporting the creation of a unified climate action plan for Vancouver Island and coastal communities.
When It Comes to Forests, One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Why managing BC’s forests according to their regional differences increases their ability to mitigate climate change.
Community Resilience and Wellbeing Amid the Climate Crisis
Universities wanting to better support community wellbeing in relation to the climate crisis can now draw upon the findings of a new PICS-supported report, released in fall 2020.
Mix of policies best way to lower road transport emissions
Road transport emissions are on the rise – and it will take stronger action on several fronts to turn that trend around.
Green Communities: Decarbonizing the Built Environment
A new Prince George-based study released by the PICS Built Environment project may contribute to plans by that city and other similar communities to meet their GHG reduction targets.
Tree-ring Stories
Canada's iconic black spruce trees are growing much faster than they did 100 years ago .
Way Over Our Heads
The view from space shows Canada's industrial methane emissions are higher than is being reported.
Green Light to Electrifying Transport
Powering all of British Columbia’s vehicles with kilowatts instead of petroleum could prove surprisingly cost-effective over the long haul.
Video - the Electrification of Road Freight Transport
Produced by the PICS Transportation Futures for BC project.
Using AI to Grapple with Changing Sea Levels
Scientists are certain the oceans will rise up - but when, and by how much? Artificial intelligence could help inform the picture.