In the Media
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CKNW The Shift (19:05 mark)How can you be prepared for a natural disaster?
Dr. Ryan Reynolds, a postdoctoral researcher in the faculty of applied science’s school of community and regional planning, discussed his app that aims to help Canadians create disaster preparedness.
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CityNews
Movember works with UBC researcher to help men build better relationships
Media highlighted the Men Building Better Relationships program, which is based on a study led by Dr. John Oliffe, a nursing professor with UBC's Men's Health Research program.
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CBC
Devastation continues to mount in rain- and flood-stricken southwestern B.C.
UBC civil engineering professor Dr. Jonathan Fannin was quoted discussing the aftermath of the B.C. storm and the challenges that might lie ahead in rebuilding from the damage.
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CBC
Naturopath who gave vitamin IVs to mental health patient without doctors' knowledge faces renewed probe
UBC nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett gave comments about IV vitamin infusion and the risks associated with it.
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Independent
‘Hot air in Glasgow means it’s time for radical leadership’: Read full letter signed by more than 200 academics
Dr. William Rees, a professor emeritus at UBC's faculty of applied science's school of community and regional planning, is among the signatories to an open letter urging communities to lead their own emergency response to slash dangerous greenhouse gas emissions.
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Weather Network
Parts of B.C., Quebec could be underwater if the planet keeps warming
Kees Lokman, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC's faculty of applied science, gave comments about the sea level rise projections in B.C.
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CBC
When will steel go green? How B.C. coal fuels one of the highest emitting industries in the world
Dr. John Steen, a professor of mining engineering at UBC’s faculty of applied science, gave comments about clean hydrogen.
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CTV Morning Live
Adjusting to the end of daylight savings time
UBC nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall spoke about the health effects of the end of daylight savings time.
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CBC The World at Six (23:30 mark)
Iceberg homes
Matthew Soules, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC’s faculty of applied science, gave comments about how "iceberg homes" can pose risks to nearby foundations.
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CBC The National (1:25 mark)
Environmental concerns raised as ‘iceberg homes’ become more popular
Matthew Soules, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC's faculty of applied science, discussed iceberg homes being a cause of environmental concern.