In the Media
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Policy MagazineEarth Day Special: How UBC is fighting climate change
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, president and vice-chancellor of UBC, wrote about climate action initiatives at UBC, including those led by Applied Science faculty members Dr. Walter Mérida, Dr. Orlando Rojas and Dr. Jian Liu.
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Vancouver Is AwesomePilot 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 NewsApple 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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CBCMarine 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.
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BioProducts InstituteBPI and Apple publish white paper on sustainable packaging cushioning
Researchers from UBC's BioProducts Institute and Apple published a white paper that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fibre-based materials.
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CBCQuebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere
Chemical engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis said direct air capture, which involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, rather than at the source of production, could play a role in sectors such as aviation and concrete manufacturing where emissions will be more difficult to reduce.
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World Economic ForumScientists have invented a method to break down "forever chemicals" in our drinking water
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni led the development of a water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water.
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CBCThese Canada Post properties in BC could soon deliver housing
Dr. Penny Gurstein (School and Community and Regional Planning) and Dr. Craig Jones (Peter A. Allard School of Law) commented on Canada Post properties being assessed for housing development.
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CastanetUBC Okanagan engineering students show off wildfire prevention ideas
On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change.
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CTV NewsUBC to add 778 technology seats with $23M from province
UBC Engineering is adding 338 new domestic seats across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This will increase opportunities for Canadian students, and increase the number of engineers available to work on the grand, twin challenges of climate change and human inequity.