In the Media
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Vancouver Is AwesomeWhat is 6PPD and why is it killing our coho?
The article mentioned a study by civil engineering researchers and Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability which found that rain gardens could help prevent a toxic tire chemical from entering our waterways.
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New ScientistDNA vaccines coding for live viruses could soon be tested in people
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering's Dr. Anna Blakney (Michael Smith Laboratories) commented on DNA vaccines.
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CBC ListenB.C. nurse says arrest of safe drug supply activists could make overdose crisis worse
Nursing PhD candidate Trevor Goodyear argued that law enforcement cracking down on people providing safe supplies of drugs works against public health.
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CTV NewsHere's why B.C. experts believe standard time should be permanent
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall argued that daylight saving time pushes our sleeping schedule back, leading to less rest, which could have negative consequences on our daily lives.
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Vancouver SunDouglas Todd: Why you shouldn’t always believe what you see in architectural renderings
SCARP lecturer Erick Villagomez was quoted in an op-ed about architectural renderings.
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The TyeeNurses condemn the arrests of safe supply providers
Nursing PhD candidates Trevor Goodyear, Lauren Airth and Sammy Iammarino wrote that law enforcement cracking down on people providing safe supplies of drugs works against public health.
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Global NewsVancouver Park Board fore-goes using golf course land for housing
SALA professor Patrick Condon advocated for the conversion of some public golf courses into land for housing developments.
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Today In BCHow best to evacuate B.C. communities from wildfires centre of unique study
Civil engineering professor Dr. Amy Kim is part of a study that will survey residents in Quesnel, Salmon Arm and Nelson in B.C., as well as Alberta communities, about disaster evacuations and decision making.
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The WalrusThe future of mining might be smaller than you think
Mining professor Dr. John Steen discussed how the transition to green energy is increasing the demand for metals and mining and how we can manage that demand.
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Big ThinkEcologist says the human population is a bubble that will collapse this century. Is he right?
A study by SCARP professor emeritus Dr. William Rees claimed that humanity is using up Earth’s resources at an unsustainable rate which could result in civilization collapse.