Over half of BC mining projects do not consider their gendered impacts
These include labour equity, violence, and the disproportionate impact on Indigenous communities.
A dialogue on uneven development
A new paper, co-authored by Prof. Jamie Peck, discusses past trajectories of uneven development, and what they mean for future research.
New study shows past variability can help forests deal with climate change
Findings suggest that temperature swings from year to year can be even more influential than average temperature increase.
Evaded taxes could more than cover global biodiversity needs
Researchers from UBC Geography say that biodiversity targets cannot be met without debt and tax justice.
New study reveals how sensitive wetlands are to global warming
Work led by Dr. Sara Knox shows that temperature and water level are key factors in the release of methane – a greenhouse gas – from wetland environments
‘The Nature of Canada’ wins Canadian Studies Network prize
Edited by professor emeritus Graeme Wynn, the book was recognized as the 2020 Best Edited Collection in Canadian Studies.
What could a feminist, green, and global response to COVID-19 look like?
Any Green New Deal must be international and intersectional, say Dr. Jessica Dempsey and Dr. Rosemary Collard.