Publications
July 29, 2024
Atomic Fallacy: Why Nuclear Power Won’t Solve the Climate Crisis
SPPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana discredits common beliefs about nuclear energy production in his new book, asserting its disastrous consequences for climate justice. Via Literary Hub
July 23, 2024
Mongolia’s MPP maintains power with strategic gains
SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes reports on Mongolia’s recent election, which sees the continued rule of the Mongolian People’s Party. He notes a shift in the nation’s political culture as the results diversify. Via East Asia Forum
July 19, 2024
African countries must make their voices heard on deep-sea mining
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) underscores the detrimental costs of commercial deep-sea mining, especially for African nations. He advocates against its irreversible harm to ecosystems and long-term economic risks. Via Al Jazeera
Media
July 26, 2024
China sets launch date for world’s first thorium molten salt nuclear power station
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana advises against the use of molten salt reactors as China prepares the construction of the world’s first molten salt power station in the Gobi Desert. Via South China Morning Post
July 25, 2024
Nuclear is Not the Solution to the Climate Crisis!
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana explains how nuclear energy deters climate activism, as further explored in his book “Nuclear is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change”. Via Green and Red Podcast
July 13, 2024
The long game in Singapore’s ‘next gen’ politics
SPPGA Prof. Kai Ostwald overviews the state of Singaporean politics amidst the on-boarding of its new prime minister, discussing the continuous rule of the People’s Action Party and foreseeing the prevalence of geopolitical challenges. Via East Asia Forum
July 19, 2024
Fission Impossible: Nano Nuclear ($NNE) has no revenue, no products, “laughable” timelines, part-time executives, and a $600 million market cap.
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana remarks on the development of Nano Nuclear Energy Inc., a startup promising revolutionary nuclear technology despite industry doubts. He notes their plan is “unlikely to work”. Via Hunterbrook Media
July 15, 2024
Attempted assassination of Donald Trump | E-scooters come to Vancouver
Professor Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; UBC Political Science) weighs in on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, former U.S. President, and reflects on the event’s ramifications. Via CBC
July 10, 2024
Why Indigenous-led Genomics Matters: Part II (ep 349)
Professor Candis Callison (SPPGA; Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies) shares her insight on Indigenous genomics in an important and informative exploration. Via Podfollow
July 10, 2024
Radioactive Real Estate: Finding a Forever Home for Nuclear Waste
SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane addresses the critical disposal of nuclear waste, noting that burial is an optimal solution for our health and the environment. Via Undark Magazine
July 1, 2024
Nuclear Power and the Climate Emergency
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana discusses his book and discredits the alleged improvement of modern nuclear reactors, warning of their perpetual dangers. He backs the usage of renewable energy instead. Via 94.1 KPFA Radio
July 2, 2024
What the U.S. can learn from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Prof. Tricia Logan (SPPGA; CIS) interim academic director at UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, discussed how Canada is attempting to reconcile its history of mistreating Indigenous peoples, and how the U.S. can begin to confront its own history. Via Detroit Public Radio
