Archive for the ‘AB’ Category

Climate News Scan – 30 April 2013

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Some highlights from this week’s News Scan:

  • Considering all aspects of diversity in clams and salmon
  • Strategies to increase electric vehicle sales
  • World’s largest natural capital risks identified

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

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Climate News Scan – 10 April 2013

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Some highlights from this week’s News Scan:

  • Localized pollution from coal in southeastern BC
  • Misunderstandings further complicate the issue of climate change
  • Studies highlight importance of soil in forest carbon lifecycle
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Climate News Scan – 26 March 2013

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

Some highlights from this week’s News Scan:

  • Two valleys and two stories on the impact of climate change
  • Controlling air pollution may accelerate climate change
  • Annual fuel economy increase one of the best ever

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 14 August 2012

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Over $4 billion of venture capital invested in green buildings
  • Fragile BC marine ecosystems threatened by climate change
  • British Columbia’s carbon tax a model for others

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Justin Bull, Liz Ferris, James Noble, Tim Shah, Kristina Welch

Editors: Neil Salmond (ISIS), Joanna Buczkowska (ISIS), James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS)

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 08 August 2012

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Migrating birds can carry oil spill impacts far and wide
  • Car share programs measure up on their environmental benefits
  • Investors and governments adapt to increasing climate risks

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Justin Bull, Liz Ferris, Clea Moray, James Noble, Tim Shah

Editors: Chris Kantowicz (ISIS), James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS)

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 31 July 2012

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • How will Canada’s energy priorities affect BC?
  • Climate visualization study closes gap in climate research
  • Vancouver’s adaptation strategy: An encouraging first step

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Justin Bull, Liz Ferris, Clea Moray, James Noble, Tim Shah

Editors: Neil Thomson (ISIS), James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS)

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 03 July 2012

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Track top predators to understand climate-driven extinctions
  • Strong majority favours BC’s carbon tax
  • Dawson Creek lights the way

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Justin Bull, Liz Ferris, Clea Moray, James Noble, Tim Shah

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 19 June 2012

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Major forest fires to increase as climate changes
  • What makes some people greener than others?
  • Global investment in renewable energy reaches new heights

Authors: Neil ThomsonKristina WelchJustin BullJames NobleTim Shah

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions(PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 12 June 2012

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Finding the tipping point for Earth’s biosphere
  • Voluntary markets for forest carbon growing
  • California increases the energy efficiency of its buildings

Authors: Neil ThomsonJustin BullJames NobleTim Shah

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Hereor to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 15 May 2012

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Mobility will grow, but today’s politicians can determine the carbon impact
  • Civil disobedience as a means of expression
  • Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions rise 17%

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Neil ThomsonNeil SalmondKristina WelchJustin BullJames Noble, Clea Moray

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)

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