In the Media
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Victoria News
Saanich E-Bike initiative sees drop in greenhouse gas emissions: UBC Study
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi led a study which investigated the effectiveness of an e-bike incentive program offered by the District of Saanich.
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The Province
Douglas Todd: Shade problem stretches far beyond Brentwood’s highrises
SCARP lecturer Erick Villagomez was quoted in an op-ed about the negative impacts of shadows cast by high rises.
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UBC Civil Engineering
UBC Civil Engineering teams excelled in regional competitions, headed to nationals
The American Society of Civil Engineering chapter of UBC (UBC ASCE Student Chapter) has successfully hosted the 2024 ASCE Pacific Northwest symposium.
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City News Vancouver
How achievable is BC's net-zero emissions goal?
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli commented on B.C.’s decarbonization goals.
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UBC Innovation
A biomedical innovation legacy: The story of boreal genomics
Boreal was founded and led by Dr. Andre Marziali, Director, UBC Engineering Physics. Boreal Genomics is among a cohort of UBC spin-off companies that helped grow the momentum of biomedical innovation in British Columbia.
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Radio-Canada
Tested on humans: The laboratory that tries to change habits for the planet
UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability was featured for its research on sustainable building technologies and performance. Dr. John Madden, director of sustainability and a professor in UBC's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was quoted.
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geopolitical ecology (podcast)
City planning for just transitions with Holly Caggiano
The podcast delves on SCARP's Holly Caggiano's research exploring social dimensions of climate transitions in the US and Canada, and how diverse stakeholder groups form coalitions to advocate for energy systems change.
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Vancouver Is Awesome
Pilot project gives qathet youth tools to make informed choices
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins said rural communities are being impacted by substance use, yet there is a lack of evidence-based programs offered to youth.
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ESG News
Apple halves greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy and innovative recycling initiatives
Apple published a new white paper with the University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fiber-based materials.
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CBC
Marine workers, unions want new ferries built in BC
Naval architecture and marine engineering adjunct professor Dan McGreer said labour capacity and cost could make it difficult for local shipyards to build vessels locally.