The politics of putting a price on pollution
Political Scientist Kathryn Harrison researches what political policies are most effective in tackling climate change. As the Trudeau government launches its federal carbon tax, political scientist Kathryn Harrison is paying close attention. An expert on environmental policy, Harrison has been studying the politics of carbon taxes for a decade.Why does carbon pricing remain politically contentious, despite an […]
The human cost of climate change
Environmental economist Patrick Baylis analyzes the economic impacts of climate change. How will the economy and society adapt to a warmer, more variable world? What can governments do to put a price on the true cost of pollution and assign a value to natural resources like forests and biodiversity? These are questions driving Patrick Baylis’ work. […]
Social Science vs. Climate Change
UBC Arts researchers are using insights from behavioural psychology, comparative policy, and environmental economics to advance climate change solutions.
SSHRC awards over $8M to UBC Arts-led research projects
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council announced an investment of over $285m to support 6,900 researchers and graduate students across Canada.
Vancouver academics limit air travel to reduce carbon emissions
CBC
The Guardian mentioned a UBC study about environmental concerns of air travel.
The article mentioned Brett Eaton and Erica Frank, professors at UBC, and the study’s author, Seth Wynes, a PhD student in the department of geography.
How UBC prof Alison Wylie went from digging in the dirt to decolonizing archaeology
ABC
Friday July 5 2019
By: Alice Moldovan and Siobhan Hegarty
Alison Wylie, a professor at UBC’s department of philosophy, spoke to ABC about archaeology and Indigenous histories.
UBC Arts scholars appointed to the Order of Canada
Arthur J. Ray and Peter Suedfeld were named Officers of the Order of Canada in recognition of their remarkable achievements and contributions to the country.
UBC psychology study: Babies able to associate language with ethnicity
CTV
Tue Jun 25 2019
By: Nick Wells
A study about the relationship between language and ethnicity published by UBC was featured in a CTV article.
Lillian May, a lecturer at UBC’s department of psychology, explained that babies are sensitive to unfamiliar languages. Janet Werker, a professor at UBC’s department of psychology, was also quoted.
Similar articles appeared in Vancouver Sun, The Province, Newsgram and Science Daily.
Author Q&A: Heidi Tworek’s new book shows information warfare has a long history
Vancouver Sun
Fri Jun 21 2019
By: Dana Gee
Heidi Tworek, a professor at UBC’s department of history, was interviewed by the Vancouver Sun about her new book on Germany’s attempt to build a powerful communication empire between 1900-1945.
New and Renewed Canada Research Chairs
Congratulations to new CRC Luke Bergmann (Geography) and reappointed CRCs Christiane Hoppmann and Jiaying Zhao (Psychology).