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Climate justice advocates for a shift in the focus of dialogue on climate change away from economic imperatives and technical solutions, to protecting the human rights of those most vulnerable to its effects, both globally and locally.
Linda Nowlan: “Just Is” ≠ Justice, especially when it comes to climate
Human Well-being & Social Systems
UBC Sustainability Scholar lays groundwork for an anti-Black racism strategy in Vancouver
Human Well-being & Social Systems
CLL Seed Funding for Indigenous, Carbon Capture, Biodiversity and Food Systems Projects
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Climate Change & Energy
Since 2011, UBC’s energy conservation projects have reduced annual campus electrical use by 16 gigawatt hours (GWh). This is the equivalent to shutting down our campus for 3.5 weeks, and taking 1,500 cars off the road.
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Climate Change & Energy
The Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility produces renewable energy for UBC’s campus using wood waste biomass. This helps reduce UBC’s GHG emissions and supports research projects on innovative clean energy systems.
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Role of social movements in public discourse, and understanding how issues related to science and technology become meaningful for diverse publics; Changes to professional norms; Practices and...