Dr. Kathryn Harrison analyzes B.C. political parties’ climate plans ahead of the election
Dr. Kathryn Harrison analyzes B.C. political parties’ climate plans as the election approaches, highlighting their implications for voters.
Navigating climate action in the BC election: Insights from Dr. Kathryn Harrison
Dr. Kathryn Harrison weighs in on climate action this election: ‘Voters seeking strong climate policies may find limited options.’
Dr. Kathryn Harrison mentions how the political discourse around the carbon tax is misleading Canadians
Dr. Kathryn Harrison clarifies misconceptions about Canada’s carbon tax, emphasizing its role in reducing emissions and aiding low-income households.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison on POLI 351 and the Arts “Ways of Knowing” requirement
Professor Kathryn Harrison says the goal for her courses is for students to learn what need to know about climate policy as engaged citizens. Students should leave POLI 351 with an understanding of what policies work and don’t, and the features of political systems that we can leverage to advance more effective policies.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison on Pierre Poilievre’s campaign to abolish carbon pricing
Professor Kathryn Harrison says that Poilievre’s campaign argues that “Canadians are mainly concerned about the cost of living, and that by tackling it, climate problems will become less important” but this nostalgic language is incompatible with today’s reality.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison awarded the Engaged Scholar Award by the International Studies Association Environmental Studies Section
Professor Kathryn Harrison was named the International Studies Association Environmental Studies Section Engaged Scholar for 2023-24. The award is given to individuals who engage in work beyond scholarship, including activism, organization and advocacy in local communities, public or private institutions, or through transnational networks.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison comments on carbon tax frustration
Professor Kathryn Harrison says many B.C. residents believe the federal Conservative Party’s campaign that falsely claims carbon taxes are escalating the unaffordability of food, housing and heating.
Op-ed: Prof. Kathryn Harrison says carbon tax opposition rests on denial
Professor Kathryn Harrison says that federal and provincial opposition to the carbon tax uses exaggerated and incomplete arguments that fail to mention the rebate mechanism. Regulations work but the carbon tax is being unfairly compared to an idealized vision of regulation.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison discusses eligibilty thresholds for the Carbon Tax
Professor Kathryn Harrison estimates the new income thresholds for the carbon tax will be approximately $60,000 for a single person and just above $100,000 a year for a household of one or two income-earners and three dependents.
Look out for “subsidies for fossil fuels with green strings attached to them” in spring budget, says Prof. Kathryn Harrison
Prof. Kathryn Harrison was quoted in a National Observer article about potential clean energy investments in the 2023 Canadian spring budget, noting that despite climate change science, “the U.S. and Canadian governments continue to approve new fossil fuel infrastructure.”