Research Highlights

Fuel-switching and building retrofits are potent tools for reducing GHGs in temperate climate cities.

City of Victoria case study showing the most impactful actions for decarbonizing the built environment, potentially applicable for other Canadian cities.

Climate Change How-To Guide for Industry and Professional Associations

This guide contains barrier-busting strategies, a business case and roadmap to make your association future-fit for climate change.

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.