There is a pressing need to move away from fossil fuels in order to meet the targets set by BC and the Canadian Climate Institute, says Prof. Kathryn Harrison
There is a pressing need to move more quickly away from fossil fuels in order to meet targets set by the province for 2030 and by the Canadian Climate Institute for 2050, says Prof. Kathryn Harrison.
The US Senate membership is steadily growing older, but it’s unlikely an age limit will be imposed, says Prof. Paul Quirk
Prof. Paul Quirk thinks it’s unlikely that an age limit would be imposed for U.S. senators, in part because they would have to vote in favour of halting their own participation in Senate life as older adults.
Call for Applications: Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics of the Global South
The Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the Comparative Politics of the Global South at the level of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2024.
The probability of the United States leaving NATO is very low say Prof. Paul Quirk
Prof. Paul Quirk says the probability of the United States leaving NATO is very low and that Republicans advocating for te US exit from NATO serves to promote the interests of Donald Trump.
Fossil fuel subsidies undermine the purpose of carbon pricing, says Prof. Kathryn Harrison
Fossil fuel subsidies undermine the purpose of carbon pricing policies, which are designed to make it more expensive to burn fossil fuels that cause climate change.
Q&A with Professor Byers on his new open-access book, “Who Owns Outer Space?”
UBC Political Science professor Michael Byers has just published a new book: Who Owns Outer Space? The book, co-authored with UBC Astrophysics professor Aaron Boley, addresses a series of ‘grand challenges’—from space debris, to asteroid strikes, to anti-satellite weapons. What inspired your new book ‘Who Owns Outer Space? International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development […]
Professor Barbara Arneil receives one of Canada’s highest honors: appointment to the Order of Canada
UBC Professor Barbara Arneil receives Order of Canada Appointment for Outstanding Contributions to Political Science.
Prof. Antje Ellermann is part of a group of Canadian scholars working on Bridging Divides, a research program on immigrant integration.
Prof. Ellermann is part of a group of Canadian scholars working on a pivotal research program, Bridging Divides, that focuses on several aspects of immigrant integration. The program “adopts a wide lens and situates migrant integration in the larger context of Canadian society, and that forefronts the ways in which Canadian society itself is changing” says Prof. Ellermann.
Voters should look out for urgency, specifics and honesty when evaluating a political candidate’s stance on climate change, says Prof. Harrison
Voting is one of the most effective forms of climate action, but Prof. Harrison says that when evaluating a candidate’s bid for your vote there are three main things to look for.
There are two major political barriers to reach Trudeau’s pledges to cut emissions and reach net zero, says Prof. Kathryn Harrison
There are two major political barriers to reach Justin Trudeau’s pledges to cut emissions by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by the end of the decade and reach net zero by 2050. Prof. Harrison said she doesn’t see how the targets can plausibly be achieved without a cap on oil and gas production and Trudeau’s carbon price.