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.

Humanities

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Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.

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It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.

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And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

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Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?

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Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.

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Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.

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A UBC Creative Writing professor uncovers his family’s hidden wartime history.

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Rising rents and housing shortages are changing how families live together.

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With critical conversations under attack, how can Canadian universities serve communities?

Why do people who are eligible for public benefits not take advantage of them?