Strategic Priority Areas: Planetary Health
UBC engineering professor researches electric passenger light rail for Okanagan Valley
| Announcement
Dr. Gordon Lovegrove has studied the feasibility of an affordable, zero-emission passenger train for the Okanagan that could improve traffic and reduce carbon emissions.
‘It broke my heart’: Conservation groups say spill at Yukon gold mine is distressing
APTN News | | Media coverage
Professor Emeritus Dr. Marcello Veiga (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering) commented on the environmental impacts of the cyanide spill at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon.
Integrating Interests: The Road To Becoming A Geological Engineer
| Spotlight
Taylor's journey in geological engineering and how her co-op has prepared her for the future.
Germany needs hydrogen in its energy mix—can Canada deliver?
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering's Dr. Kamiel Gabriel said heat waste from industrial processes could be used to produce hydrogen from water.
Experts raise concerns over potential cyanide spread after Yukon mine failure
CBC News | | Media coverage
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Associate Professor Dr. John Steen said cyanide can dissolve in water and can kill wildlife.
From development to demonstration to deployment
| Spotlight
The Smart Hydrogen Energy District is the development that will enable industry and government partners to advance their understanding of how to optimize the integration of energy demand and zero-emission energy production.
'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions
The Province | | Media coverage
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.
BC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.
UBC materials engineering professor awarded Canada Research Chair
| Announcement
Dr. Wenying Liu, Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at UBC, has been awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Battery Materials Extraction.
BC and Alberta agree to become leaders in the hydrogen sector
Radio-Canada (French) | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Walter Mérida commented on different aspects of hydrogen production.