In the Media
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CBC News
Via Rail trip between Halifax, Montreal to take longer due to poor rail conditions
School of Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove said more investment in train travel in Canada could be a boon financially and environmentally.
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Toronto Star
BC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.
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The Province
'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.
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Techcouver.com
Cleantech startup launches out of UBC with specialized carbon fibre innovation
Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and Bioproducts Institute (BPI)'s Dr. Frank Ko are deploying techniques to create sub-micron fibres.
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CKNW Weekends with Scott Shantz
How to prepare for "the big one"
Civil Engineering Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani-Dashtaki discusses earthquake preparation with CKNW's Scott Shantz.
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The Province
Could a Calgary-like water disaster happen in Metro Vancouver?
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos said Metro Vancouver can provide enough water if a major repair of a water main is needed.
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UBC Research + Innovation
Applied Science-led projects awarded over $8.7M from NSERC 2024 Discovery Research Program
Forty faculty members from SCARP and Engineering received funding on 41 different projects on transportation planning, the clean energy transition, and more.
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Radio-Canada (French)
BC and Alberta agree to become leaders in the hydrogen sector
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Walter Mérida commented on different aspects of hydrogen production.
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CTV News Vancouver
UBC unveils new renewable energy district
The UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED), Canada's first facility to combine hydro, solar and hydrogen energy at a single site, was unveiled on Wednesday.
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UBC Office of Global Engagement
UBC & global experts grow ‘New Carbon Economy’ to combat climate emergency
A Q&A with Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Walter Mérida on the New Carbon Economy, featuring expert comment from Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Alex Tavasoli.