Environmental

‘But I’m right here. Why aren’t you helping me?’

When the water went down, everything was damp. You could smell the remnants of the water. The shops were no longer there because they're not actual buildings; they're just stalls.…

Collaboration between Canada, Spain, and UVic brings continuous data from Southern Ocean

For Dr. Tia Anderlini, a chemical oceanographer and recent UVic PhD graduate, this mission was an unforgettable experience. She joined the expedition only days after completing her PhD and defending…

BC Green leadership candidates face off in debate

Voting remains open until Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 11:59p.m., and results will be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

UVic alumna running to lead BC Greens

Now, the government is broke, and they say that the only way they can afford schools and hospitals is if we subsidize a bunch of foreign billionaires to dig up…

Tiny house built in Campus Community Garden to support land defenders

"It was a struggle at times for people to go through this process,” Barratt said. “We don't necessarily want to have to build houses to stand in the way of…

UVic moves forward with environmental group’s proposal for investment policy review

“We're here for the long run. We're not going anywhere,” Hailey added. "If UVic does become a signatory on whatever level, we will have to keep them accountable to that.”

Landmark environmental ruling in Peru aided by Canadian-Peruvian documentary, UVic law faculty

Despite the positive ruling, the fight for the Marañón is not over. Now, Canaquiri and her organization are asking the Peruvian government to actually implement the court’s ruling. Boyd said…

First Nations and UVic researchers convene to raise their voices about local herring fishery

“The DFO and the Minister of Fisheries [seem] to be ignoring the First Nations, and that's why the Hereditary Chiefs are stepping up to the fight now,” said Chief Pelkey.

Victoria is not immune to fires like LA’s: Experts 

“I know the island is getting [to be] of concern as global change happens. It appears to be getting warmer all the time here, and drier. We have so much…