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The good news is we have most of the technological solutions for transitioning to low-carbon sources of energy. The biggest challenges to adopting them more widely and rapidly are social and political — from funding and investment, to international cooperation, to inspiring mass support for ambitious policies.

Beer can (with illustration of Trump) sitting on water

A UBC expert in geopolitical disruptions and supply chain risk discusses what’s coming and how Canadian consumers and businesses can prepare for the upcoming US tariffs on Canada.

Girl in pink outfit wades through flood water in Haiti

Climate change impacts women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals most acutely.

Friba Rezayee wearing a dark blue flowered robe.

A trail-blazing Olympian is helping Afghan women participate in sport and secure an education.

Birds' view shot shot of solar panels in Pudong, a district in Shanghai

Dr. Varada Kolhatkar (right) seated cross-legged on a classroom floor, with other students seated in similar fashion

Stressed-out guy on couch looks away from man staring out window

Composite image showing the covers of the books recommended by the eight scholars, in a repeating pattern

Vegetables in a mesh grocery bag against a yellow background

Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

Do you need a monogamous romantic relationship to be happy?

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris during her concession speech for the 2024 presidential election, with American flags in the background

As democracy in America faces its greatest test, this is the hope that I’m holding on to.

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Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

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Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha