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.
Daniel Brian Cumming died suddenly on November 30, 2018, in Negril, Jamaica, of a heart attack as he was preparing to run the 10k race of the Reggae Marathon. He was born on January 6, 1945, in...
Dr. Bikkar Singh Lalli (June 5, 1928, to Feb 13, 2019) was born in Kotli, in Punjab. He was the first in his family to do post‑secondary education, and received scholarships throughout his studies....
Stephen Salter, the only son of Kate and Steve Salter, was born in Prince Rupert in 1941. Shortly thereafter, his family settled in West Vancouver. He excelled academically and attended UBC, where he...
Theodore James Raymond Cyr, of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on August 17, 2019, at the age of 78 years, from prostate cancer. He was born in Prince Rupert, BC, on June 15, 1941, to the late Joseph...
Lorne passed away peacefully on April 5, 2019, in Kelowna, BC, in his 86th year. He was born an only child in Trail, BC, on July 31, 1933. He is predeceased by his parents, Elsie and Jimmy Reid.
Les passed away peacefully on November 24, 2018, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, his sons, Doug (Mary‑Louise) and Tom (Genevieve), and six grandsons. With a modest upbringing in...
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joanna Hay (née Farmer) on 6 May 2019 at the age of 84. Born in Moose Jaw, SK, Joanna grew up in Caulfield. She attended UBC from 1954 to 1958,...
Calling him a “wonderful person, inspiring scientific leader, and incomparable mentor for many young scientists,” Carl Walters, professor emeritus in the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries,...
John Maynard passed away on February 20, 2019, at Cambridge Ontario Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marion, three children, nine grandchildren, and one great‑granddaughter....