global warming
UVic should join Tofino in banning single-use plastic bottles
With this being said, the environmental impact that comes with the production of a reusable water bottle is significantly larger than that of a single-use plastic water bottle. This doesn’t…
American cuts to science spur uncertainty in UVic climate researchers
Dr. Gerald Singh, an assistant professor in the School of Environmental Studies at UVic, is involved in an international project that receives funding from the U.S. government to study how…
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…
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…
Unhoused folks in Victoria faced severe consequences in extreme July heat
“Those who are house insecure or those who are homeless are going to be much more directly exposed to the heat and weather in ways that are going to have…
Coordinated global youth strike sees movement of a million strong
Over one million young people from some 1 600 communities across the world decided to ditch school on Friday, Mar. 15 to tell adults to quit ditching the future when…
Hundreds block Johnson Street Bridge, six arrested in name of a livable climate
Around 250 people gathered in the middle of Johnson Street Bridge, Victoria, on Monday night to hold a candle-lit vigil for a livable climate. Traffic was disrupted for about two…
