climate change

‘Water Always Wins’: A vibrant investigation into water’s autonomy

Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge is a nonfiction reporting saga about water advocacy and conservation.

The UVic community is grappling with the cultural dimensions of the climate crisis

The climate crisis is inspiring students and members of the UVic community to develop their personal relationships with the land.

What are earthquakes, and can climate change cause them? 

Nissen says an earthquake is “a sudden release of stored elastic strain energy within the Earth caused by the motion of tectonic plates.”

National assessment deems Victoria at-risk for flooding; how prepared is UVic?

In light of the high flooding risk, UVic has plans in place to make sure that the campus is ready to take on whatever disaster may hit.

Regulations in Canada’s Pacific are far from perfect

we need our governments to implement a network of well-enforced marine protected areas (MPAs) that protect our ecosystems. 

Living with Climate Change workshop series responds to climate anxiety

Resilience. Mitigation. Adaptation. Transformation. Hope. These are all words connected with the Living with Climate Change student-led events series that happened on campus this fall.

Four documentaries about climate change to watch this fall

Education is the important first step toward understanding and addressing climate change, and there is no easier way to educate yourself than sitting on the couch watching a movie. 

In conversation with Sean Holman

Sean Holman has been teaching trauma-informed climate journalism at UVic since last year, and is the head of an international project that gives a voice to survivors of climate disasters. 

Canada must prepare for climate change refugees

With climate change rendering parts of the globe unlivable, many individuals will be forced to seek refuge in foreign countries to survive. Canada is likely to become a very sought-after…