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Simon Donner in a pink collared shirt, touching his chin with his finger, against a blurred grassy background.
A UBC climate scientist notes progress on emissions – but says we must be far bolder.
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Facts aren’t enough. To engage everyone in climate action, we need psychological strategies.
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon wearing a blue suit

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor.

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Moral values are malleable and can sometimes change.
Group shot of the 2024 alumni UBC Achievement Awards Recipient, with each individual holding their award

On November 19, 2024, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.

A black and white graphic of three circles: one of someone judging music, one with the AMS logo in a female gender symbol, and one of a Thunderbird getting a haircut.
In which year did the first woman win the AMS presidential election?
The Uralkali Potash Mine: spiralling swirls of earth like nautilus shells, shot through with streaks of red.
Renewable energy sources require non‑renewable resources: minerals and metals.
A futuristic depiction of a car plugged into a hydrogen fuelling station.
Research indicates success hinges on innovation, strategic policies, and long-term contracts.
A graphic of hands and people cleaning up the earth with a spray bottle, a cloth, plants, and chemicals.

A UBC engineer is devoted to making our dirtiest chemicals clean.

A photo of Naomi Klein seated at a metal table against a dark background, wearing glasses and a russet overcoat.
As we transform our energy systems, we can build a more equal and democratic economy.