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Is climate change altering the frequency & severity of flooding in the region? ALMOST CERTAINLY. Should climate change be the scapegoat in a context where the main culprits for flood damage are poor land use and limited flood funding? NO
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Is climate change altering the frequency & severity of flooding in the region? ALMOST CERTAINLY. Should climate change be the scapegoat in a context where the main culprits for flood damage are poor land use and limited flood funding? NO
Should more flood prevention/preparedness action have been completed since 2021? YES. Should Abbotsford have implemented a plan in a watershed with so many communities without wider co-governed decision-making? NO
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Should more flood prevention/preparedness action have been completed since 2021? YES. Should Abbotsford have implemented a plan in a watershed with so many communities without wider co-governed decision-making? NO
One top tip?
"Eliminate or reduce your beef consumption," says Dr. Juan Diego Martinez, who led the research.
"I grew up in Latin America where eating a lot of beef is part of the culture, so I get how much of an ask this is. But we just can’t deny the data anymore."
news.ubc.ca/2025/12/how-...
"Eliminate or reduce your beef consumption," says Dr. Juan Diego Martinez, who led the research.
"I grew up in Latin America where eating a lot of beef is part of the culture, so I get how much of an ask this is. But we just can’t deny the data anymore."
news.ubc.ca/2025/12/how-...
How changing your diet could help save the world - UBC News
UBC research shows nearly half the global population—and almost all Canadians—must change their diets to curb climate change. Discover simple steps to reduce food emissions and help keep warming below...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
One top tip?
"Eliminate or reduce your beef consumption," says Dr. Juan Diego Martinez, who led the research.
"I grew up in Latin America where eating a lot of beef is part of the culture, so I get how much of an ask this is. But we just can’t deny the data anymore."
news.ubc.ca/2025/12/how-...
"Eliminate or reduce your beef consumption," says Dr. Juan Diego Martinez, who led the research.
"I grew up in Latin America where eating a lot of beef is part of the culture, so I get how much of an ask this is. But we just can’t deny the data anymore."
news.ubc.ca/2025/12/how-...