July 2, 2023
Opinion: It’s time to grieve for all who suffer the human costs of war
Professor Hugh Gusterson explains how military veterans’ trauma affects their outlook of democracy and society in this opinion article. via Concord Monitor
July 3, 2023
Wishful thinking about nuclear energy won’t get us to net zero
Learn why hopes in nuclear energy are too high and promising for a net zero future, and what realistic energy predictions might look like instead in Prof. M.V. Ramana‘s co-authored article. via Hill Times
July 4, 2023
France’s short-haul flight ban to tackle carbon emissions
In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, France bans unnecessary flights – Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA, UBC Oceans) says this serves as a model for global emissions reduction. via Nature Journal
July 5, 2023
Increased fire starts expected in the days ahead
Listen: Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA, UBC Oceans) speaks to Stephen Quinn on CBC’s The Early Edition about record-breaking B.C. temperatures and wildfire season.
July 6, 2023
Russia, Ukraine tensions over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant highlight disaster dangers
Tensions soar over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, exposing disaster risks. SPPGA Prof. M. V. Ramana warns of potential mishaps amidst prolonged war via CBC News
July 6, 2023
Georgia’s new nuclear plant is expected to make a dent in state’s carbon emissions
Prof. M.V. Ramana challenges presumptions of “cheaper and faster” nuclear energy solutions, in regards to Georgia’s new nuclear power plant. Via WUSF Public Media
July 11, 2023
Economic Rivalries with Kristen Hopewell: On The Frontlines of Democracy
Prof. Kristen Hopewell speaks with host Sanjay Ruparelia on current stalemates in the World Trade Organization, fueled by increasing trade tensions between the US and China. via Jarislowsky Democracy Chair
July 12, 2023
Premier wants Alberta energy minister to incentivize development of small modular reactors
Learn more about the Canadian government’s move towards small modular reactors as an energy source, in what Prof. M.V. Ramana considers a “greenwashing exercise”. via CBC News
July 13, 2023
Legal Principles Shed New Light on Human Rights of Future Generations
SPPGA Associate Prof. David Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, endorses the groundbreaking Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations.
July 13, 2023
Rethinking Canada’s engagement in Southeast Asia: lessons from the Canada-ASEAN Centre
2022/23 Policy Practitioner Fellow Julia Bentley shares how the Canada-ASEAN Centre’s engagements with Southeast Asia relate to Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy. via Canadian Foreign Policy Journal
July 17, 2023
Russia is letting the Black Sea grain deal die. Who will feel it the most?
As Russia backs out of one of the most important international food security pacts, the world feels its effects – including many reliant developing countries. Associate Prof. Matias Margulis (SPPGA, LFS) explains. via Global News
July 18, 2023
The hype of a nuclear ‘renaissance’: The forever dangers of small modular reactors (Opinion)
The nuclear industry bets big on small modular reactors, but are they a silver bullet for climate change? Prof. M.V. Ramana at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs shares crucial insights on the risks and realities.
July 20, 2023
Trinity Nuclear Test’s Fallout Reached 46 States, Canada and Mexico, Study Finds
The Trinity Nuclear Test fallout’s far-reaching impact is finally revealed, urging us to recognize its legacy. Dr. M. V. Ramana, SPPGA Prof. and Simons Chair in disarmament, discusses the groundbreaking research. Read it via The New Your Times (paywall).
July 21, 2023
The end of Oppenheimer’s energy dream
Is nuclear energy’s future modular? Prof. and SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane, presents an engaging analysis of small modular reactors (SMRs) and the philosophical allure shaping our perceptions of their role in the energy landscape.
July 21, 2023
Have we reached peak fish?
As the growth rate of fish populations decline, overfishing is reaching a dangerous level. Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA, UBC Oceans) explains why we should look towards marine-protected areas (MPAs) to protect the future of aquaculture. via The Guardian
