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Psychology professor Dr. Jiaying Zhao discussed her research which found that placing pictures of marine life above the recycling bins in a Vancouver office tower reduced overall plastic waste.
Business Insider

A new study led by UBC forestry postdoctoral fellow Dr. Arthur Bass found that two specific pathogens, T. maritimum and piscine orthoreovirus, most negatively impacted the survival of wild salmon.
National Observer via Toronto Star, Hamilton Spectator, InfoNews Kelowna

Engineering professors Dr. John Steen and Dr. Vikramaditya G. Yadav commented on reducing mining waste.
Forbes

Dr. Thomas Davidoff (UBC Sauder School of Business) commented on the agreement between the Squamish Nation and City of Vancouver for the planned Sen̓áḵw development.
Global

Dr. Thomas Davidoff (UBC Sauder School of Business) gave comments on the cost of a teardown after a year.
CTV

Dr. Werner Antweiler (UBC Sauder School of Business) said while major oil producers are making substantial profits, the price increase is not their making.
CTV

Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch commented on a new Vancouver policy that requires new buildings to have built-in air conditioning starting in January 2025.
CTV

TVO mentioned a report about online abuse of political candidates written by Dr. Heidi Tworek (school of public policy and global affairs; department of history) and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Chris Tenove (school of public policy and global affairs).
TVO

Dr. Robin Lindsey (UBC Sauder School of Business) suggested ways to solve traffic problems in Stanley Park.
Vancouver Sun

Dr. James Vercammen (UBC faculty of land and food systems; Sauder School of Business) discussed why Canada tends to import fresh vegetables although it’s known to be a major producer.
Glacier Media via Business in Vancouver

Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Juliano Palacios Abrantes (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) wrote about the need for nations to share the responsibility of managing fish stocks.
The Conversation

Dr. U. Rashid Sumaila (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries; school of public policy and global affairs) discussed achieving “infinity fish,” the passing on of a healthy ocean to future generations.
The Conversation via National Post

Dr. Annette Henry (department of language and literacy education) discussed the significance of the Black Futures program, which aims to empower Black students in the academic world.
City News

UBC economics graduates Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita discussed launching their business, Plufl, which makes giant dog beds for humans.
Black Press via Today in BC, Victoria News, Peace Arch News, Langley Advance Times, Maple Ridge Pitt-Meadows News, Kelowna Capital News, Abbotsford News, Nanaimo News Bulletin, Surrey Now-Leader, Campbell River Mirror

Two UBC spin-offs founded by faculty of applied science and faculty of science researchers are working on products that can curb plastic waste: a compostable bioplastic and a unique polymer than extends the lifespan of products.
Postmedia via Vancouver Sun, The Province, Black Press via Victoria News, Langley Advance Times, Peace Arch News, Kelowna Capital News, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News, Abbotsford News, Campbell River Mirror, Nanaimo News Bulletin, Vernon Morning Star

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