Publications
November 21, 2024
Nuclear Weapons Create and Exacerbate Human Insecurity
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana authors an article discussing how nuclear weapon development is tied to justice and human security issues. He asserts its reflection of the “misplaced” values of governments and other institutions. Via Heinrich Böll Stiftung
November 6, 2024
If we have to ditch the carbon tax, subsidies are the way to go
Amidst rising political demands for a carbon tax alternative, Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) writes that subsidies are the next best approach to “incentivize the adoption of low-carbon technologies and behaviours.” Via Canada’s National Observer
November 5, 2024
Il faut inscrire le droit à un environnement sain dans le système des droits humains
Prof. David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) co-authors an article calling attention to the Council of Europe’s ongoing failure to implement the civil right to a healthy environment into the European human rights system. Via La Croix
November 4, 2024
U.S. election impact on British Columbia
Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; UBC Political Science) relays how the US election results might impact BC, anticipating how Canadian economy will be impacted. Via Global News
Media
November 20, 2024
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana notes the detriments of nuclear energy such as its high costs, instead advising the investment of cheaper, low-carbon sources to “provide more emissions reductions per dollar.” Via BBC
November 19, 2024
Could Engineering the Ocean Help Stop Climate Change?
Amidst debates about priming the ocean for increased CO2 absorption, Prof. Candis Callison (SPPGA; CIS) speaks on the importance of involving local shoreline communities in prospective trials. Via Scientific American
November 18, 2024
The smog capital of India
Prof. David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) urges that air pollution be treated as a universal human rights issue and advocates for the civil right to a healthy environment more broadly. Via The Daily Pioneer
November 15, 2024
Conversations That Matter: Small modular nuclear reactors not ready for prime time
SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane speaks on small modular reactors (SMRs), evaluating their impacts on the environment as well as advocating for Canada’s investment into other methods of renewable energy. Via Vancouver Sun
November 11, 2024
Ghana’s Nuclear Energy Drive: Race To Realise Vision
SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane hones in on Ghana’s energy strategy and their “renewed” interest in nuclear power, noting the crucial development needed for all SMRs as well as the high costs. Via The Ghana Report
