We’ve updated our 440 Megatonnes’ Emissions Pathways Tracker! ✨
This tool allows you to explore how Canada’s climate policies shape the country’s projected emissions on the pathway to net zero. Explore the data 🔽
https://dashboard.440megatonnes.ca/
New research from my UBC colleagues. Summer is getting longer -- but that is not good, for water supply, species, agriculture, wildfires.
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Hard to imagine that the only option was to repeal Yukon's climate law, EV stds, and consumer incentives - and redirect that $$ propane and oil furnaces! I hope Yukon comes forward with more durable plans asap, and that other provinces take note and plan better rather than sacrificing climate goals.
2. Planning to reduce emissions and for electricity capacity is often unconnected. e.g., BC's Climate Change Accountability Act requires setting targets and reporting on emissions reductions. There's no comparable mandate to plan for and report on electricity capacity needed to reach those targets.
That's a big deal and will take time. Governments need to start building now, in addition to investing in conservation and connecting provincial/territorial grids. We're behind where we need to be.
1. This is not a shortage of potential for clean electricity; it's a failure of vision and planning. Reaching net zero will require shifting almost all of the energy we get from fossil fuels to non-emitting sources. We need 2-3x more renewable electricity by 2050.
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It *seems* the Yukon is the first Canadian province to face a conflict between its climate ambitions, which demands expansion of clean electricity, and its electricity capacity. I have thoughts!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A guy asking ChatGPT to review a series of fart sound effects and getting a serious kiss ass response that calls it atmospheric
I can't stop laughing at this post. It's perfect.
Former NASA climate scientist, now Senior Scientist at Project Drawdown, Dr. Kate Marvel, has a fantastic piece in the New York Times today.
This is a must-read if you care about science, the planet, and the future.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/o...
It's #givingday at #UBC. Donations to the Political Science Learning Fund support experiential learning. Professors (including me, also an alumna), who know the value of these opportunities for our students, have contributed $2000 to match other donations. Join us!
givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026...
“Compared with non-active travelers, the cyclists had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia, a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer's, a 40% lower risk of young-onset dementia (before the age of 65), & a 17% lower risk of late-onset dementia.”
Connecting bike-riding with reduced dementia risk. #UrbanTruth
This is needed, province-wide, to save lives in the next heat dome (and there will be another.) The building code protects those in new buildings, but the most vulnerable are renters in the older bldgs.
New Westminster Requires a Cool Room in Rental Units to Save Lives thetyee.ca/News/2026/04...
Details for April 15 event. I can’t recommend Marvel’s book, Human Nature, strongly enough.
sustain.ubc.ca/events/ubc-r...
Heartbreaking. Btw Dr Marvel is speaking at #UBC April 15. Link next in thread.
Prominent Climate Scientist Resigns From NASA, Citing Trump’s Attack on Science www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/c...
What will industrial carbon pricing cost the oil sands sector if the Canada-Alberta MOU moves forward?
Our latest research shows costs would be minimal—just a Timbit per barrel if the price reaches $130/t in 2030.
https://ow.ly/QtNF50Yslm5
Good news: Scientists were wrong about how bad sea level rise is.
Bad news: It’s even worse than we thought.
I’m sorry this happened to you, Kevin.
I cannot recommend Marvel’s book, Human Nature, strongly enough. I learned things, and I laughed in parts, but most importantly I was moved to tears — in a good way. She’s speaking at UBC April 15!
Canada's definition of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies already had so many exceptions that it could justify almost any subsidy. But seems like we're not even making the rhetorical effort anymore when it comes to subsidizing fossil fuel expansion.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
A good thing to remember every time you’re thinking about supporting US businesses or tourism, Canada.
3 on 3 for Olympic gold is BS
As we all lay around in our couches, equal time for Tim Horton’s and Ozempic ads. Tracks.
Just One More Goal
Bill Brownridge
2013
Or just go away
My considered opinion that rust jacket-maroon shirt is not a great look.
Lots of lights on at 5 am today in my Vancouver neighbourhood. #Benchstrength!
yup. The challenge of course is that in lowering climate among their priorities, voters aren't saying they'd rather pay more for mitigation later or that they are OK with more extreme heat and wildfires. We are a woefully short-sighted species.
