Prof. George Hoberg Awarded 2022 Donald Smiley Prize
Professor George Hoberg was awarded the 2022 Donald Smiley Prize by the Canadian Political Science Association for his book, The Resistance Dilemma: Place-Based Movements and the Climate Crisis.
News Compilation: Russia-Ukraine War Media Mentions
Faculty members from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) comment on the evolving conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
George Hoberg: B.C. Says Its Climate Plan Is World Leading. So Why Are Emissions Going in the Wrong Direction?
Professor George Hoberg discusses the reasons why B.C.’s climate plan is unsuccessful in bringing down emissions despite claims made by the B.C. government.
Prof. George Hoberg: BC’s Climate Plan in Light of IPCC Report
Professor George Hoberg comments on the promises outlined in B.C.’s climate plan in light of the newly released IPCC report. Watch on CBC Vancouver News at 6 (starts at 7:29).
Prof. George Hoberg: Why the Federal Government’s Climate Reduction Roadmap Moves Canada in the Right Direction
Professor George Hoberg joins Ben O’Hara-Byrne on his A Little More Conversation podcast to talk about Canada’s first real roadmap to meet 2030 climate target, which was released on March 29, 2022.
Prof. George Hoberg: Is Canada’s Plan to Reduce Oil/Gas Emissions 42% By 2030 Too Ambitious?
Professor George Hoberg is featured on Energi Media to discuss the feasibility of Canada’s new climate plan to cut 42% of oil and gas emissions by 2030.
The ‘Glaring Gap’ in B.C.’s New Climate Plan
Professor George Hoberg states that the B.C. government’s new CleanBC plan has sent “an important signal” to the oil and gas industry, despite the lack of clarity around the industry’s emissions reductions.
Under New Emissions Plan, B.C. Accelerates Phase-Out of Gas-Powered Cars
The B.C. government has released the new CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, outlining B.C.’s climate plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. SPPGA Professor George Hoberg commends the ambitions but criticizes the lack of clarity surrounding capping emissions on oil and gas utilities.
Developer Pulls Plug on Keystone XL Pipeline
SPPGA Professor George Hoberg discusses with Global News Morning BC what the cancellation of the contentious crude oil pipeline project means for hopes of a net-zero future.
InvestigateWest: Can Oregon Democrats Learn From British Columbia’s Carbon Tax?
Professor George Hoberg gave comments on the appeal of the B.C. carbon tax, especially how it benefitted the business sector and individuals.
For Trudeau, Life after Trump Is off to a Rocky Start
U.S. President Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL project will fuel the growing resentment Albertans feel towards the rest of Canada, SPPGA Professor George Hoberg says.
Biden’s Pick for Energy Secretary Could Mean Trouble for Alberta’s Oilpatch, Experts Say
Biden’s pick for energy secretary could mean trouble for Alberta’s oilpatch, experts say. SPPGA Prof George Hoberg weighs in.
The U.S. Election and Canadian Energy Policy
“We face a climate emergency. The general sense among the media and governments is not as urgent as the science suggests it is.” Professor George Hoberg speaks on Alberta’s dependence on fossil fuels and how that plays out in the U.S. Election. Full interview at CBC News.
Covid-19 Could Kill a Key Climate Strategy
“The pandemic is blowing a fiscal hole in government budgets around the world.” Professor George Hoberg and Kingsley Eze (MPPGA 2019 Cohort) speak on how Article 9 of the Paris Agreement is at risk due to the inaction of wealthy countries. More at Asparagus Magazine.
Media Mentions: SPPGA Professors Speak on October Snap Election
On September 21, 2020, British Columbia’s Premier John Horgan (NDP) called for a snap election on October 24, 2020. As the province gears up for its upcoming snap election, Professors Gerald Baier (CSDI’s Acting Director & Political Science), Max Cameron (Former Acting Director, SPPGA; Political Science), Heidi Tworek (History & Public Policy) and George Hoberg (SPPGA) comment on the political tension between parties, as well as how a provincial election would look amidst Covid-19.
Toward ‘Good Process’ in Regulatory Reviews: Is Canada’s New System Any Better Than the Old?
SPPGA Professor George Hoberg and MPPGA Alumna Sarah Froese co-authored an article that explores the features of a ‘good’ regulatory review process in the context of Canadian climate and energy, drawing from environmental justice and sociological process literature. The research findings aim to inform legislators and stakeholders globally on the establishment and implementation of these processes.
First Nations Lose Latest Appeal Against Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
The Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling could be the start of a much wider grass-roots conflict, according to SPPGA Professor George Hoberg.
Amid Forestry Struggles, Panel Finds ‘Surprising’ Consensus on Old-Growth Logging Concerns in B.C.
SPPGA Professor George Hoberg speaks to The Narwhal on the province’s last intact ancient forests, which are being cut down faster than the Amazon.
Political Consequences: Here’s What the Trans Mountain Pipeline Fight Has Meant for Trudeau, Kenney and Horgan
Supreme Court of Canada have ruled that B.C. does not have the jurisdiction to restrict the flow of oil through the Trans Mountain pipeline. Professor George Hoberg speaks to The Star Vancouver.
World-wide Climate Strike: What’s next
In an interview with Global News, SPPGA Professor George Hoberg Professor George Hoberg speaks about the Global Climate Strike and the unprecedented energy and optimism that’s been exhibited.
Climate Change and the Personal Sacrifice Debate on the Campaign Trail
SPPGA Professor George Hoberg spoke about actions on climate change issues in relation to the federal election campaign.
Climate Change and the Upcoming Election
If you’ve missed the CBC News broadcast on major parties’ climate action plans in the run-up to the federal election, and the impact of young activists at the forefront of climate change action, check out their interview with SPPGA Professor George Hoberg.
Bill C-262’s Legal Uncertainty a Certainty, Say Experts
Bill C-262 would require all Canadian laws to be in compliance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Professor George Hoberg discusses implications for Canadian laws amidst unresolved reconciliation failures.
Banning Fuel Imports Wouldn’t Help Environment or Economy, Experts Say
As Professor George Hoberg notes, expanding oil production and transportation would have serious consequences for the world’s climate. He says that Canadian politicians are not serving the interest of their children or Canadians by taking a ‘go slow’ approach to the climate emergency.
‘Exhaustive’ Oil Lobby Threatens to Derail Promised BC Tanker Ban
A B.C. senator lashes out as the unelected Senate stalls a long-awaited bill to formalize a 34-year oil tanker moratorium. Time is running out for Parliament to pass Bill C-48, which Coastal First Nations say is essential to protecting their economy. Professor George Hoberg has more on The Narwhal.
George Hoberg Takes Your Calls on Climate Change
“It is becoming increasingly clear that we are in a climate emergency,” says Professor George Hoberg for Global News in a climate change call-in. Full interview here:
Is the BC Court’s Decision on the Pipeline Bad for Climate Change?
On Friday, the BC Court of Appeal ruled against the provincial government’s attempt to introduce environmental laws that would essentially block the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Professor George Hoberg weighs in on The Lynda Steele Show.
B.C. Ruling Will ‘Dial Down Tension’ on Trans Mountain, but Not for Long: Professor
Professor George Hoberg is interviewed for CBC Radio, commenting on the latest pipeline developments and a temporary reduction of tensions between BC and Alberta governments.
Here’s What Would Happen If Alberta Really Does ‘Turn Off the Taps’ on B.C
What would happen if Alberta ‘turns off the taps’ on BC? SPPGA Professor George Hoberg discusses Bill 12, and federal and provincial implications of the ongoing BC-Alberta oil disputes, for ‘The Star Vancouver.’
Province to Partner with Post-secondary Schools on New Climate Action Plan
The province is set to partner with several post-secondary institutions on a new climate action plan. However, SPPGA Professor George Hoberg asserts that the province will also have to put in work outside of this plan in order to meet emission reduction goals.
Are BC Drivers Paying So Much at the Pumps that the Environment is Impacted in a Meaningful Way?
With such high gas prices in BC, do we really need the carbon tax to go up in April? SPPGA Professor George Hoberg dispels some erroneous presumptions about the tax hike for Global News. Find out how the tax could actually put more money in consumer pockets.
George Hoberg: Carbon Taxes Work
Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer recently claimed that carbon taxes are ineffective. SPPGA Professor and climate policy expert George Hoberg says otherwise in an interview with Lynda Steele.
Sweeping B.C. Climate Change Plan Targets Heavy Emitters with New Rules, Carbon Tax Incentives
The provincial government aims to cut B.C.’s emissions by 18.9 million tonnes over the next 12 years, while boosting the use of electricity and low carbon fuels. SPPGA Professor George Hoberg speaks optimistically about their new climate plan in the Star Vancouver.
Public perceptions about climate change mitigation in BC’s forest sector
The successful implementation of forest management activities to achieve climate change mitigation in British Columbia will be strongly influenced by public support or opposition.
BC’s Perceptions of Climate Change Mitigation in Forest Sector
A study co-authored by Professor George Hoberg is the first study that explores public opinion on enhanced forest management strategies designed for climate mitigation.
Interview with Professor George Hoberg on the Trans Mountain expansion
Professor George Hoberg, who specializes in environmental and natural resource policy and governance, was interviewed by CTV News on Saturday, April 14th, a day ahead of the meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and BC and Alberta Premiers John Horgan and Rachel Notley to discuss the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Hoberg argues […]
George Hoberg on B.C. Government’s New Bitumen Restriction
MPPGA Professor George Hoberg with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs was recently interviewed on CBC about the B.C. government’s recent bitumen restriction. Any restriction on the flow of diluted bitumen would prohibit an expansion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline.
Insights on BC joining legal fights against Trans Mountain Pipeline
CTV News interviews Professor George Hoberg to gain further insight on BC’s action to join legal fights against the Trans Mountain Pipeline. He explores how these efforts could effectively postpone the pipeline project, and how it might affect the provinces relationship with both the federal and Alberta provincial governments.
The tumultuous revival of Keystone XL
Featured in the most recent episode of CBC’s Early Edition, MPPGA Professor George Hoberg discusses the straining relationship between the environment and economy, as Trump’s decision to revive the Keystone XL pipeline brings uncertainty to both the Canadian and American populous.
Pipeline politics: the battle of Kinder Morgan
In a recent Vancouver Sun article, MPPGA Professor George Hoberg provided insight on BC’s Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, noting on the ultimate uncertainty of the project when considering the involvement of First Nations and opposing parties.
Trump’s climate stance
Listen to this CBC interview with George Hoberg, Professor, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy at UBC’s Liu Institute for Global Issues on what Donald Trump’s climate policies could mean.
$11.4-billion PNW LNG project in B.C. approved by federal government
The federal government approved the $11.4-billion LNG project in B.C. on September 27th. The Liu Institute’s George Hoberg, professor of environmental and natural resource policy, spoke to The Province, saying that the approval is “a major step backward for the Trudeau government’s commitment to meet its Paris climate target.”
Tough Decisions Ahead on Canada’s GHG Emissions Strategy
According to Professor George Hoberg, a meaningful climate plan needs to have, at minimum, a measurable target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions over a specified time period. Hoberg further argues that there is a need for enforceable policies that can reasonably be expected to achieve that climate target.
Time for the hard work on meaningful climate policy
According to Professor George Hoberg, Canada has so far relied on uncoordinated provincial climate initiatives, such as a carbon tax in BC, a ban on coal in Ontario, and regulatory instruments in Alberta, to meet its global commitments. Now, Hoberg argues, there is a need for new, bold policies to close the gap and meet Canada’s 2030 target.
Trudeau in lose-lose position on pipelines: UBC prof
According to Professor George Hoberg, PM Justin Trudeau has put himself in a position where he can’t avoid a “massive” setback to his political standing in one of three provinces: B.C., Alberta and Quebec. “He’s boxed himself in politically and now he can’t avoid expending massive political capital by offending…important political allies,” Hoberg said in an interview.