In the Media
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CBCCarbon offsetting not possible at Faro mine cleanup in Yukon, feds say
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli said that carbon offsetting is still new, and regulations are trying to catch up to the research.
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Policy MagazineEarth Day Special: How UBC is fighting climate change
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, president and vice-chancellor of UBC, wrote about climate action initiatives at UBC, including those led by Applied Science faculty members Dr. Walter Mérida, Dr. Orlando Rojas and Dr. Jian Liu.
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ESG NewsApple halves greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy and innovative recycling initiatives
Apple published a new white paper with the University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fiber-based materials.
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BioProducts InstituteBPI and Apple publish white paper on sustainable packaging cushioning
Researchers from UBC's BioProducts Institute and Apple published a white paper that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fibre-based materials.
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CBCQuebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere
Chemical engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis said direct air capture, which involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, rather than at the source of production, could play a role in sectors such as aviation and concrete manufacturing where emissions will be more difficult to reduce.
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CastanetUBC Okanagan engineering students show off wildfire prevention ideas
On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change.
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Kelowna Capital NewsUBCO engineering students tackle threat of climate change, wildfires
An engineering showcase at UBCO on April 12 featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change and the need for sustainable development.
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Interesting Engineering3D-printed ‘Space-age’ antenna could be face of satellite communication
Researchers from UBC Okanagan’s school of engineering co-created a new compound that can be used to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices.
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Earth.comUnderstanding how wind farms interact with wind can optimize their power
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff, with doctoral student Sebastiano Stipa, is part of a team of researchers studying how wind farms can change airstream patterns.