Spotlight

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.

Business

A futuristic depiction of a car plugged into a hydrogen fuelling station.

Research indicates success hinges on innovation, strategic policies, and long-term contracts.

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There’s more at stake than simply keeping the fans happy.

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High net-worth investors aren’t only choosing stocks for financial reasons.

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A UBC expert in geopolitical disruptions and supply chain risk breaks down what’s coming.

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DEI backlash reveals tensions in how people see themselves and their place in society.

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Donors were especially drawn to redemption stories with a moral slant.

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A UBC project shows how interconnected international and inter-provincial food systems are.

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Could backlash against diversity lead to learning, growth, and allyship?

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A new wave of biofuels could help drive Canada’s fast-growing green economy.

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Food prices in Canada are projected to rise by three to five per cent in 2025.